He suggested that the deployment of Ghauri missiles in North Bengal could have served as a deterrent against any aggressive actions from India.

Known for his affiliations with the Pakistan-backed Jamaat-e-Islami party, Professor Shahiduzzaman had been critical of India’s policies towards Bangladesh.

He argued that a nuclear agreement with Pakistan would have bolstered Bangladesh’s national security and provided a formidable counterbalance to India’s military capabilities.

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However, the proposal sparked considerable debate within Bangladesh. Critics warned that pursuing a nuclear treaty could have destabilized the region and heightened the risks associated with nuclear proliferation.

Additionally, there were concerns that such a move would likely have drawn criticism from the international community, particularly from the United States and its allies.