Author : Rumana Reza
Mr. Dexi has been in this house for 55 years. Every corner, and every piece of this place, got its shine from the touch of his hand. And yet, he has no permission to sit on the sofa and can't dine with the family members of this house. The reason? The reason is that he is just a slave, not the master.
Just like Mr. Dexi, developing countries can't stand on equal footing with developed countries. They can join the United Nations and participate in various conferences together, but they cannot shake hands with the powerful ones. Therefore, when tiny or weak countries talk about dialogues with equity to stronger countries, it sounds like a joke that gives goosebumps!
Dear poor states, this is not the right way to act. Instead, you could bargain by saying that you will find a new master if the injustice continues, or if your master wants to have access to your territory. But don't expect the same equal treatment that a rich state gives to another rich state.
Copyright©️Rumana Reza,2026
