Dhaka serious about resolving longstanding issues with Delhi

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Bangladesh is 'serious' about resolving all her long running issues with India including construction of Tipaimukh Dam and sharing of waters of 54 common rivers through discussions, reports UNB.
"Bangladesh is always serious to protect her national interest. We hope we will be able to resolve issues of Tipaimukh Dam and sharing of waters of 54 common rivers through discussions with the new government in New Delhi."
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Hasan Mahmud told the journalists at the Foreign Ministry in the city Sunday.
Dr Mahmud hoped that India would have a stable government and contribute positively to the democratic process in the region. He also hoped that bilateral relations between Dhaka and New Delhi would deepen further with the new governments in Bangladesh and India.
The State Minister said India is a big neighbour of Bangladesh and relations with India are very important. It is important to have understanding from both the ends in resolving the outstanding issues through discussions, he added.
Hasan said Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Indian External Affairs Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon recently visited Dhaka. "We've understanding at our end and we hope there will be understanding at the other end too."
On growing concern over India's construction of Tipaimukh Dam on international river Barak that would cause catastrophic ecological impact on northeastern Bangladesh, he said Dhaka has already conveyed its concern to New Delhi and expects the issue would be resolved through discussions.