Dr. Shahiduzzaman: in order to change India’s habitual perception, our only answer as I feel is nuclearization.

[Pingle]

Yes exactly because fall of Bangladesh means the forces deployed to protect chickens neck and surrounding region can be easily deployed to Pakistan border increasing their own risk of existence.
I know it’s hard to comprehend with a brain running on uric acid from cow piss so try to stay sober and then respond professionally

Read my post #315.... Pakistan is just 1 third world country with nukes... its NO USA to provide Nuclear Umbrella or housing its nukes like US does in Turkey....

 

[Guynextdoor]

There is nuclear weapons hosting and there is nuclear weapons sharing. Only UK gets nuclear weapons from USA for its armed forces, while others only host them, weapons still under command and control of US forces with PAL codes under command of US forces.

And USA, UK and Russia are nuclear weapons states. Neither Pakistan and nor Bangladesh are nuclear weapons state. So yes, they will invite sanctions.


If Pakistan were to attempt hosting its nukes in bangladesh, formally, it is very likely that India will attack and destroy them using just conventional forces. If Bangladesh were to get them secretly that is not different than buying nukes from North Korea and it will be much better to buy it from North Korea because it will come with no strings attached and North Korean nukes are among the best tested and most mature ones outside of existing nuclear powers.

So yes, formal sharing under a NATO kind of treaty is mostly impossible due to sanctions and possibility of attack.

Whats more, if Pakistan does it anways, there is a chance India will also provide nukes to Afghanistan Taliban with short ranged missiles making life way harder for Pakistan.

Only real possibility for Bangladesh to get nukes is from north korea. It will get more mature and reliable weapons and with no strings attached.

BD will host and share Pak nuclear weapons. In unrelated development Papa Johns is entering BD will aggressive plans.

 

[AjayGhatak]

Look into recent developments after hasina’s downfall. That should answer your questions on bilateral trade and as for a threat similar to communism, look no further than the dream of a akhand bharat

If you want to argue, lay your cards properly or get lost. This "recent developments" bullshit makes no sense. Either point out exactly or shut up.

 

[AjayGhatak]

You’re using data from the past to judge the present?

Oh the horrors! Using last years trade data. to judge this years trade! What a sin! What a sin!

 

[AjayGhatak]

North Korea got their nuclear tech from Pakistan in exchange Pakistan got rocketry tech from them.

Initially yes, but since then NoKo has done way more tests and have exploded a device that was clearly a hydrogen bomb or at the very least a big boosted bomb. Their weapons are more tested and mature compared to anything Pakistan or even India has.

 

[DDG-80]

None of Indian trade is critical for us. Most of that 18 billion ended up in your coffers anyways thanks to Hasina. Don’t forget the 6 billion in remittance that your people used to earn up until now, that’s legal estimates no one knows how much gets laundered into India. What infrastructure equipment are you talking about because I don’t recall the Chinese having to buy Indian stuff to make infrastructure in bd as for raw materials, India has already started lowering prices because new government is sourcing from alternative countries. Don’t even get me started on pharmaceuticals because we are self sufficient on that department with medicines cheaper than in India. You’re talking about power crisis? Then how come I’m running my AC 24 hrs a day without having a backup generator at my home? I’m not even gonna entertain you anymore because your source of information is the Indian media which is laughable.

You asked why collab with a sinking ship? Well purely for deterrence reasons, they have nuclear capability and we will in turn help their economy by trading with them. I know as an Indian it burns you for seeing yourselves lose influence in a country that your people belittles and sees as inferior but I guess cope harder

Everything you just said is pure nonsense. Let’s break down your claims one by one. First off, you say none of the trade with India is critical? That’s laughable. Bangladesh relies heavily on Indian imports for raw materials like cotton for your garment industry, machinery, and food products. When India temporarily stopped onion exports, your prices spiked, and your government scrambled to manage the situation. So yeah, when Indian supplies stop, you feel it hard.

As far as remittances go, that $6 billion number you threw out is a complete fabrication. It’s a story made up by your own media to stroke the inferiority complex of Bangladeshis and make them feel important. The idea that Bangladesh is sending billions in remittances to India is laughable. India gets over $100 billion in remittances, most of it from the Gulf, US, and Europe. You guys make up these fairy tales just to seem relevant, but the reality is, it doesn’t even register on our radar. Keep telling yourself you're crucial to India’s economy if it helps you sleep at night, but the numbers don’t lie. It’s pure fantasy, and you know it.

You talk about infrastructure? Bangladesh is relying heavily on Chinese loans and contractors, but you’re basically selling your country out to China, falling into the same debt trap as Sri Lanka and Pakistan. If you think Chinese-built infrastructure is a win, just wait until the bills come due. Your economy isn’t strong enough to sustain the level of debt China is forcing on you.

Pharmaceuticals? You think you’re self-sufficient? Your pharma industry relies on raw materials from India and China. India’s pharmaceutical exports are a global force, and Bangladesh is a customer, not a competitor. You may have cheaper meds, it’s because your industry doesn’t have the R&D or quality control standards India does. Keep telling yourself you’re independent in that department when your industry is nowhere near the global scale India operates on.

As for your power situation, great, you’re running an AC 24/7. Congrats. But that doesn’t change the fact that your country has been facing significant energy shortages and load-shedding across various regions. You’re importing electricity from India to keep things stable, and that’s a fact you can’t deny. If we cut that, how long before the lights start flickering? Probably faster than you’d like to admit.

Now let’s talk about your so-called 'deterrence' with Pakistan. You’re banking on an economic partnership with a country that’s circling the drain financially? Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence is the only thing they have left, but their economy is collapsing, with inflation over 38% and the rupee in free fall. Trading with them isn’t going to help their economy or yours. You’re teaming up with a sinking ship, and when it goes under, don’t act surprised.

And finally, about losing influence? India isn’t losing anything. Bangladesh depends far more on India than we do on you, whether it’s trade, energy, or regional security. You’re playing yourself if you think otherwise. Your country’s future is tied to how well it navigates its growing debt with China and keeping basic necessities affordable for your people. So yeah, keep coping, because if the situation continues, Bangladesh’s 'rise' will be short-lived.

 

[DDG-80]

Speaking of economy. It’s recovering swiftly after hasina left. Our national debt is 99bln. She stole 93 bln dollars in 15 years. After her fall the inflation has been the lowest in last 11 years, foreign reserves recovering within a month and already over 20 bln.

There isn’t a fuel shortage, price have been lowered after hasina left. As for garments sector, no orders have been cancelled.

India has no success defending against Chinese aggression since its inception. No need to talk about bd economy when your source is Indian propaganda.

First of all, stay in your lane. Bangladesh has absolutely no business talking about India-China matters. That’s way out of your league, and it's hilarious that someone from a country still struggling with basic governance would think they have a say in geopolitical issues between two global powers. This is a serious conversation, and it’s not for small-minded, inferiority-ridden people who can’t seem to get over their obsession with trying to look relevant.

Now, about your so-called 'swift recovery'—what a joke. Your national debt is $99 billion, and you’re bragging as if that's a good thing. Your GDP-to-debt ratio is over 40%, and with your dependence on external loans, you’re slowly heading toward a debt trap, especially with Chinese influence creeping in through those loans. And Hasina ‘stole $93 billion’? That's another baseless claim made up to distract from your country’s underlying economic weaknesses. If she really took $93 billion, your entire economy would have collapsed by now.

You claim inflation is the lowest in 11 years? Let’s not forget that you just went through one of the worst inflation crises in South Asia, and any short-term dip isn’t some miraculous recovery—it’s a desperate attempt to stabilize your economy before it spirals further. Your foreign reserves, which barely touches $20 billion, are at their lowest levels in years, and even now, you’re still struggling to manage a basic balance of payments.

And about your fuel prices? That's cute. You’re celebrating minor price drops like you’ve achieved something big, but the truth is, you’ve been in energy crisis mode for years. You rely on India for electricity and diesel imports, and if we decided to pull the plug on that, you'd be scrambling in the dark. Let’s also not pretend that you’re magically self-sufficient on fuel when your reliance on imported fuel and lack of domestic energy resources has caused chaos for your industries.

As for your garments sector, go look up the facts, the global demand for Bangladeshi textiles has been declining due to political crisis in Bangladesh and better competition from other countries. You’re playing a dangerous game by thinking you’re untouchable in that sector, but the truth is, your dependence on a single industry makes you vulnerable.

Bangladesh is busy taking loans from China, putting itself at risk of becoming another economic puppet, much like Sri Lanka. So don’t even talk about 'defending against Chinese aggression' when Bangladesh is practically rolling out the red carpet for them.

Next time, think twice before inserting Bangladesh into matters that are way beyond your understanding. Focus on keeping your economy afloat and maybe try not to sell your country to the Chinese while you’re at it.