Bangladesh-China Relations: Anandabazar seeks apology for using derogatory word

Indian daily Anandabazar Patrika yesterday sought unconditional apology for using a derogatory word in a recent news that described how China is attracting Bangladesh after the Indo-China clashes in Ladakh.

Many readers, after publication of the news on June 20, complained that they were hurt by the word "khairati", which refers to "charity".

It also created uproar on social media.

"We are sorry and seek unconditional apology for this unintentional error," said the vernacular newspaper from Kolkata.

The report said it is nothing new that China has been trying to attract Bangladesh, a close ally of India. However, after the clashes in Ladakh valley that left at least 20 Indian soldiers dead and dozens injured, China has started afresh its efforts to draw Bangladesh to its side.