I think formal steps were taking back in 70's no need to dig a horse from elephant's grave
The facts are our forces were surrounded , and they were busy patrolling border and there was war, and we had no time to do stuff as stated , its a fact that "rebel" groups conducted special operations to destabilize East Pakistan by deliberately , spreading rumors and false stories together with drive by shootings and incidents.
Once the war started of course - "Crusader media kicked in"
The bottom line is - things have been settled in 70's and no need to scratch the sore spot
If any apology is due it is to Pakistani citizens caught in Bangladesh and left in camps -
I think people of both countries look forward to a united front with China and that is a bright spot
I think Bangalis were promised somethings by "Espionage SPIES" and they promised riches and wealth and more riches , but in end , what happened we all know what happened - I think the leader was assassinated by Spies in end and in end Military warlords came to power , I think people of east pakistan understand this clearly , and which is why we share a common bond now - of mutal respect
What difference did the "Espionage achieved" nothing Bangladesh still have a low GDP and they still have economic hardship and all the lies that the SPIES spread were lies in end.
If East Pakistan would have stayed with Pakistan - they would have JF17 thunder and , Al-Khalid Tanks and of course be a nuclear state
I think we did not lose anyone , we lost a brother but brothers are always brother - even if a spat occurs
What matters is we help Bangladesh - east Pakistan in moment of need and develop a new future with China's cooperation and lets keep india out of it
As far as Pakistan's policy is concerned Bangladesh is a brother country
And my personal opinion is we need to be close to Bangladesh /East Pakistan thru business, economic and other relations and also tourism
China is helping develop our brothers further by investing in their infrastructure and that is a wonderful news and need to look at positives
We should invade Afghanistan - and build a new country where we can move East pakistani caught in camps and also help save Afghanistan from crusaders to leave as since we are in charge - they don't have to worry about national security of Afghanistan as its part of Pakistan