Although initially received enthusiastically by both nations , the treaty with India became the subject of resentment and controversy in Bangladesh , where people saw it as unequal and an imposition of excessive Indian influence . Issues such as the dispute over water resources of the Farakka Barrage and India 's perceived delayed withdrawal of troops began to diminish the spirit of friendship . Sheikh Mujib 's pro-India policies antagonised many in politics and the military . The assassination of Mujib in 1975 led to the establishment of military regimes that sought to distance the country from India
assassination of Mujib
Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Indo-Bangla Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Peace