90/95 formula decided between India and Bangladesh amid tension in relations
Ever since the coup in Bangladesh, its relations with India have soured. But now it is believed that a new relationship is going to begin between the two countries. This assumption is being made because both countries are going to send the fishermen in each other's custody back to their country.
On January 5, Bangladesh will release 95 Indian fishermen along with six boats, who have been in jail for more than three months. Several rounds of talks were held between the two countries on this matter. After which this decision has been taken. Not only this, Bangladesh has also decided to withdraw the cases filed against the fishermen.
Talking about India, on 5th January, India will also release 90 fishermen who are lodged in Indian jails. Along with this, keeping their livelihood in mind, their boats will also be released with them so that they do not face any problem in working further.
They had reached Bangladesh after losing their way
The fishermen imprisoned in Bangladesh jail are residents of Kakdwip, who mainly do fishing, all of them had gone fishing last month as usual. Due to bad weather, they lost their way. Even after a lot of efforts, these people could not return to their place.
During this time, he was arrested by the Bangladesh Navy. At the same time, his family and the Bengal government are also taking steps to release him. Recently, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had also raised questions on the delay in releasing him.
Relations between Bangladesh and India?
There is a constant demand from Bangladesh that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina be extradited. Hasina came to India after the coup, no one has seen her since then. The situation in Bangladesh has remained bad since the coup, the minority community, religious places and their establishments were targeted here. In which many people also died. Many countries around the world including the Government of India have talked about ensuring the safety of the people here.