Lakmina Jesmin Soma: A Trusted Name for Expat Information—Thousands Rely on Her Videos for GuidanceFormer diplomat and profile writer Harun Al Rashid has stirred fresh debate by making strong and controversial remarks about Bangladesh-India relations and diplomatic appointments in a recent Facebook post.
In his post, he questioned whether the appointment of High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi can truly contribute to improving India-Bangladesh relations. He also used harsh and controversial language in criticizing Riaz Hamidullah.
Not only that, he sharply criticized the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and political parties in the country. According to him, while certain circles consider Riaz to be the “best diplomat in the universe,” the reality is quite different.
He further claimed that the current diplomatic structure is incapable of bringing any positive change to the country’s foreign policy. He also commented on potential future political changes and possible appointments to key positions.
Harun Al Rashid Face book post
Harun Al Rashid’s post has already sparked widespread debate and criticism on social media. Many have described his remarks as “highly controversial,” while others view them as a matter of “personal opinion.”
Analysts believe that such statements could create renewed tension in diplomatic relations as well as in domestic politics.
