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Relations between Bangladesh and India: NATIONAL TRANSIT AND OTHER TOPICS
In response to the report Raheed Ejaz, Dhaka considered a transit time of Tripura as "test case"
(New Era, 0ctober 17, 2009) the editor in his editorial, (the New Age, 0ctober 18, 2009) has
correctly expressed his opinion on the subject, 0NE for 'proof' is quite bitter. Congratulations to the editor for his excellent analysis.
I am sure that next to me, the conscious citizens of Bangladesh would also be consistent with all relevant points referred to in it, which I presented here to highlight and analyzed in more detail:
1. We can not but express our apprehension for another test. "Farakka Dam, which was supposedly a test case for three weeks, following the misery in Bangladesh, even more than three decades later. Another test case may become too bitter to swallow a pill.
2. While the connectivity between the peoples of the two countries, and indeed the entire region, it is imperative to achieve integration cohesive the subcontinent has substantial advantages, of course, can not be at the expense of strategic policies and countries that might threaten economic disadvantages individual sovereignty. The Asian Highway route is still not yet been decided and it seems the government is almost ready to have the tacit Indian pressure agree on a route that does not increase the connectivity of Bangladesh and India to provide a traffic school as well as points of entry and departure of two of the three proposed routes would through India.
The interests above our friendly neighbor, India, according to my opinion are contributing to a general negative attitude because the lack of transparency in the placement of the demands and the way the respective authorities of both governments are wheeling and dealing to finalize it. I note here two points in support of this view:
1. Ejaz 0fficials report confirms that external relations, maritime transport and communications ministries want to know how the decision would be implemented and how it could benefit both neighbors. A major 0fficer participate in the process, he said, believe that allowing India transit time as a test case and its outcome will decide the fate of previous proposals floated by New Delhi.
2. We are not being informed as to whether the interests of Bangladesh are being included in discussions for the concurrence of the Indian government, issues that still need to know, long, SAPTA and SAFTA, reducing non-tariff, para-tariff and tariff barriers for products intended for export from Bangladesh to India, the elimination of barriers to investment in Bangladesh, making the Joint Rivers Commission functional, solutions to Farakka Barrage and other facilities and transit to Bhutan and Nepal across India with a view to promote harmony and integration in the region.
I take this opportunity to ask the Government of India four questions very relevant: 1.How, during the past 38 years, before the independence of Bangladesh, do not solve the communication, administrative and economic problems Tripura and Arunachal (seven sister state)? 2. Why are you being impatient with the deliberation of the Government of Bangladesh on the matter before it can take a final decision? 3. How much more cooperation of the Government of India extended to the Government of Bangladesh to solve the above issues pending interest to Bangladesh to improve the "friendship" between the two? 4. Why India does not feel that there can be security threats to Bangladesh when he wants travel approximately 600 miles from the land of Bangladesh to Arunachal and use more Akhaura Ashuganj port connection Tripura 31 km of roads, where both areas heat lamps for the insurgency?
My personal opinion is that India should continue treatment with these areas as it had been doing before the last 38 years and no need to load Bangladesh, with its internal problems and threats that may arise from the insurgents.
security threat was cited by the Indians, by denying Bangladesh, the use of the port of Calcutta in 1972 (Our port of Chittagong was difficult to operate, then in view of several boats sunk in the vicinity of the port area during the war), and 16 miles of transit through Indian lands for trade between two countries of the SAARC, Bhutan and Nepal. Bangladesh Why not do the same?
- On cooperation from India to Bangladesh to improve the friendship, would enough to say "the less said the better ", while private citizens and the ambiance is so warm, it's a shame that in the last 38 years no initiative both sides of government and political level has been initiated to improve the relations of friendship without asking any favors of each other. The Government and the political level we are still and removing suspicious mistakes of the past, I have included here some suggestions for the reader's knowledge. The relationship began to deteriorate from the moment that the government settled in exile Mujibnagar and immediately after independence, the December 16, 1971, when government representatives from Bangladesh and Mukti Bahini were absent ceremony of the Pakistan Army to the Indian Army, moving the headquarters of jute to Delhi and placing an Indian as head of Rakhi Bahini and the implementation of seven-point agreement between the late Indira Gandhi and the then chairman of the exiled government Mujibnagar, afternoon Najrul Syed Islam (ref The preparation of the war in India and Pakistan and the war Dr.Kalidas Baidya) is being implemented. Late Jean Dixit, the first High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh wrote in his book Liberation and more there, "the failure of India to return part of military equipment captured by Pakistani forces in Bangladesh and defense experts suggesting that Bangladesh does not have need for a large armed force equipped with armor, etc. is also created misunderstandings and revived old suspicions about Indian hegemony. "This list is too long and to shorten note with dismay that the most recent signs of uncooperation, (1) pressurizing the Government of Bangladesh to cancel the connection through of Myanmar and the Asian Highway (2) Tipaimukh episode of the dam. My article "Will prey" damage "the relationship? Published in July 24.2009 at the time of El Financiero, can be read by those interested in the details and suggestions of their solutions, which in turn can help improve relations.
Then, to the attention of the Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and citizen of Bangladesh, I want to present here an example of good strategic diplomacy which will help Bangladesh to negotiate with India. Prior to his decision to help Bangladesh during the last war Indira Gandhi did twenty years trying with the Soviet Union (Russia) India guaranteeing economic, political and military assistance (weapons and ammunition needed for the war.) Although the latter tried to Indira Gandhi did not change important principles of Indian foreign policy. She made it clear that the Soviet Union would not receive special privileges, much less the rights of naval base in Indian ports, despite Soviet important contribution to the construction of shipbuilding and ship repair facilities at Bombay (Mumbai). By repeatedly emphasizing the unique nature of his friendship with the Soviet Union, India opened the door remains open to normalized relations with China and improving relations with the West. ( http://countrystudies.us/India/133.htm )
Wonders and admires 0NE the intelligence of the late Indira Gandhi and strategy, which should be a learning experience and an eye opener for our Prime Minister to know that friendship with neighboring countries can be retained, while diplomacy means strategy without bending your back to grant special privileges that could be detrimental to our own country, and that friendship begets friendship, which is essential for our neighbors to offer.
Agartala, May29, 2009 ICT by IANS (www.thaindian.com) said Bangladesh has agreed in principle "and this what the" test case "is" to allow India to use its roads water for transport of heavy equipment for 0il and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) upcoming740-MW power project in Tripura. This gas project based on the largest ever of ONGC is up in South Tripura Palatana and is expected to be operational in 2012. Tripura Chief Secretary Shashi Prakash said that if necessary, India is willing to provide millions 100 rupees to Dhaka to improve the poor road (connecting Agartala) on the side of Bangladesh. "Dhaka and New Delhi are considering adding the port Ashuganj novena the call to facilitate transportation of Indian goods from other parts of the country to the coastal region of north-east through Bangladesh.
I can only guess that our foreign minister and our Prime Minister is well aware of these facts, and want to remind the Bhopal tragedy. 0n December 2 1984 tonnes of toxic gas leaked from a pesticide plant owned by Union Carbide in Bhopal (India), killing 3,800 people almost immediately. Thousands more were wounded. People are still suffering from the lungs and respiratory problems and children born diseases facing problems of poor vision, proper growth and memory loss. Union Carbide accepted responsibility and established $ 100 million charitable trust fund to build a hospital for the victim however, the Government did not provide victims with medical care quality. The victims are suffering.
In case of any accident as Bhopal tragedy occur within Tripura, (a) or during the installation and connection or (b charges) and possible sabotage by the people of Tripura to use your gas available or (c) later during operation by the ONGC, which will assume the responsibility and what measures will be taken to protect the lives of the citizens of Bangladesh, residing near the Tripura border? This factor can not be ignored.
What do we mean by India Ashuganj as his "ninth port of call? "What will be Rs.100 million, as a direct payment or as a loan to Bangladesh to pay interest? What would the terms and conditions of use of the port by India and Bangladesh also if you can use it for profit without the pressure by India for its exclusive use.
It is essential for complete explanations of the Government of India on all points at the earliest, to Bangladesh to assess the whole thing so agreement may be signed before May 2010, as Foreign Minister Dipu Moni has been sent to his Indian counterpart in New Delhi SMKrishna on September 8, 2009.
Two key issues here are the inclusion requires: 1 and 2 on maritime boundaries. Bangladesh's borders and its defense of BDR institution.
1.The most important issue is the Bangladesh maritime border has been lodged with the United Nations. Bangladesh India claim friendly support to resolve the issue on the principles of equity and not on the principles of equidistant, both India and Myanmar are driving? Foley Hoaq Bangladesh remains arbitration against India and Myanmar by the limits in the Bay of resource-rich waters of Bengal. In separate proceedings against each of its two neighbors, Bangladesh has referred to binding arbitration of their maritime boundaries in the territorial sea (out to 12 nautical miles from the coast), the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ or 200 nautical miles from shore) and the continental shelf (beyond 200 miles offshore). Paul Reichler, who heads the team says: "Unfortunately, negotiations have been deadlocked years, leaving international arbitration as the only way to Bangladesh to achieve peaceful and legal resolution of these issues of maritime boundaries, final borders and ultimately, give them access to natural resources that benefit the population of Bangladesh. "Neither India nor Myanmar has has not responded to notices of arbitration, which were submitted by Bangladesh 0cober 8, 2009. They each have 30 days under rules governing the appointment by an arbitrator, one will be appointed for them. Reichler also reports that arbitration of this type may take up to 3-4 years from initial notification until the decision final. Reichler Besides, Bangladesh is also represented by Martin Lawrence Foley Hoaq partners and Andrew Loewenstein and Professor James Crawford, University Cambridge in the UK and Professor Payam Akhavan of McGill University in Canada, (Ref: www.reuters.com).
Myanmar Ambassador in Dhaka, Phae Thann 00, in a exclusive interview with UNB has expressed frustration and wondered when they were making progress on bilateral talk Bangladesh had to go to the United Nations for arbitration? From also expressed that the current talk will continue in November this year and is optimistic that "one day we will have a mutually agreed solution" I just want to draw your attention, right now, with the previous statement Paul Reichler and act accordingly. You should also read the article in two parts of Shah Mohammad Saifuddin, "Bangla-Myanmar Relationship", published in the New Age, dated 19 and 20 0ctober 2009. 0ut of curiosity, however, I would ask him if the November 2, 2008 the activity of Myanmar to send four ships Daewoo escorted by two naval warships Mayanmar drilling when the delimitation of the boundary between the three friendly countries has not been resolved?
2. Prior to independence, Bangladesh was the eastern part of Pakistan and due to poor relations with Pakistan as a whole, East Pakistan, despite enjoying membership "Bengali" in West Bengal was seen as a threat to security, so that India had a very strong guard manning the border, but never formulated a national policy to fence the entire border skirmishes between BDR and BSF and civil shooting was rare. What moves the Indian authorities to develop a national policy to fence the entire border area with the side of Bangladesh, where there is provision Bangladesh to be a friendly country? Why the FSF has to kill innocent civilians and engage in skirmishes with BDR? BSF shot dead 53 people in Bangladesh, January to September this year, Sahara Khatun Minister informed Parliament today, Sangsad Bhaban, 0ctober 12 (UNB), ie six people killed in a month and skirmishes between BSF and BDR are frequent and always starts by BSF.
I think the citizens of Bangladesh have confidence in their elected representatives, honestly and properly evaluate the pros and cons of these national issues, especially that of the use of Ashuganj port in parliament to form a national consensus before submitting a formal decision end of our friendly neighbor, India. However, if the party continues 0pposition boycott the parliament and then the discussion in the parliament by the ruling party and its only alliance will be partial and therefore unacceptable to the citizens. The next best choice for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is to declare a public debate open, but the media and seminars for a period of two or three weeks and then set a date, "public referendum." The 0pposition can not avoid participating in public debate or the "referendum" because they can not afford to lose more credibility for future elections.
My suggestions are based on facts that are essential for tracking the democratic system by which the consent of the governed must be obtained in order to legitimize diplomatic Government and Foreign Policy. Indeed, with this vision in mind, I would draw the attention of our Prime Minister that the unilateral decision to allow time "test case" to India would be a misjudgment. Aristotle says: "At its best man is the noblest of all animals; separated law and justice is the worst. "Let us all pledge to stay within the perimeters of the law and justice.
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