Dhaka, 5th March, 2010: Economists have revealed that Bangladesh is "on the right track" in signing deals with India "to help South Asia grow together" as it needs to evolve an effective follow-up mechanism. They also asked the government to involve Bhutan and Nepal in the negotiation process.

 In one of a series of dialogues being held following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's India visit in January, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni blamed main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for "making people confused" on relations between Bangladesh and India.

"Creating confusion is not politics. We have to come out of that politics," The Daily Star Friday quoted her as saying.

Hasina's Delhi visit "will not only establish long-lasting bilateral relationship but also boost regional cooperation", the minister said.

According to her, the Dhaka-Delhi deals have five key implications: Withdrawal of restrictions on trade and investment, opening up of Chittagong and Mongla ports, regional electricity trading and cooperation on water resources.

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