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Former Bangladesh general and a close aide of chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has sparked a controversy with his remarks on India's imminent action against Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack. On Tuesday, Major General (Retd.) ALM Fazlur Rahman called on Bangladesh to occupy India's northeastern states if war breaks out between India and Pakistan. On Friday, the Bangladesh interim government distanced itself from the remarks. Watch for more details.
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- The Hindu
Letters to The Editor — August 2, 2025
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