Why India Deliberately kept Weakened Bangladesh’s Military | InShort

[nahtanbob]

occupying bangladesh is an non-option. there are 170 million people. there is zero military threat to bangladesh. bangladesh has 250,000 armed troops who can wage a guerrila war to bleed any invader

 

[Alter_Ego]

Bangladesh and India aren’t enemies that would require Bangladesh to arm its defence forces to create a deterrent against India.

The resources required would have debilitating impact on its tiny economy. Bangladesh surpassed Paksiatn on various fronts after its separation in 1971 due to its focus on economy and not a ghost enemy.

There are few differences between both the nations but not big enough to trigger an armed conflict.

Even the seemingly anti-India dispensation in Bangladesh knows this well and wouldn’t create mountain out of mole hill.

A country dosent neccesary need enemies in order to have a strong defence. Its a puzzling argument to say such.

Most of Western Europe dosent have any security problems with neighbors but still maintain strong armed forces.

Bangladesh already have a huge Army.
Navy is growing and will continue to grow the coming decades.

One step at a time.
BD began from scratch in 1971. I am proud of what it have built.
It prioritized human wellbeing and fight against proverty first. Armed forces will get more priority from now on.

 

[Afif]

"Sources in the security establishment said the Indian Government had been informed of the development and added that the order from Bangladesh was for thousands of rounds of ammunition to be delivered in three tranches, starting September.

The order was placed just days after Hasina quit."
Source

You would never hear of Pakistan telling Iran about it's ammunition purchase from china.

It's continuation of Hasina's policy of appeasing India and seeking a sort of no objection certificate before visiting china each time.

Bangladesh has a long way to get out of the indian hedgemony.

The source are Indian newspapers using muddy words purposefully. Not reliable. I think they learned from POF directors open letters which detailed the order. But then tried to insinuate something different.

Also, you don't know enough to claim, if current government and the next elected government will continue the previous India Policy.

 

[Afif]

Bangladesh's real independence will follow after it has secured it's borders, it's economy, it's water from indian aggression. Getting more guns won't change anything if you have to ask permission each time you clean it. Even the the recent order of ammunition from Pakistan was first cleared with India. I wouldn't read too much into these recent attempts to look sovereign until Bangladesh can secure it's economy from indian sanctions.

Yeah well, in that case Pakistan isn't really independent either. It's beholden to US and China.

 

[Afif]

Sheikh Hasina could not have survived so long without the support of the military.

That's not how it worked in Bangladesh with Hassina.

When the military decided to withdraw its support, she fled.

military didn't suddenly withdraw its support at will. What she asked was impossible. To shoot everyone down. Which would have been a massacre. Obviously they had to decline.

So in other words, BD military was always in charge and kept itself weak. The real reason is that they are really fuckin dumb and lazy,

Mostly, nonsense. BD doesn't have active security threats and territorial dispute. It doesn't make sense to spend money on 'stronk military' when human development is much more urgent.

Theres only so much you can afford when all you do is manufacture underwear.

Bruh, a large portion of you Bhakt still sh*t in open and on the streets yet look what you achieved. ISRO, DRDO. It is about investing. Making garments would not inherently prevent us from developing our economy further and investing in tech sectors.

 

[Asfandyar Bhittani]

Yeah well, in that case Pakistan isn't really independent either. It's beholden to US and China.

A) I agree.
B) whataboutism. The point about Bangaldesh still stands.

 

[Dalit]

I find this disturbing. who took permission from India? was it current interim government?

When you have Hasina at the top...

True independence starts now for BD.

 

[AbuShalehRumi]

No neighbors can do anything to or against india because we have imported super American made weapon the Sig716. We are the best, you poor and pesky little neighbors.
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--- Indians of this thread
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Curious mind wants to know, does indians count China as a neighbor or not?

 

[harpy1]

Why can't we talk about Bangladesh exploiting the huge economic potential it can gain by having outstanding trade ties with 1.4 billion market which is also the fastest growing gdp on the planet and soon to be economic super power.

India can triple Bangladesh gdp in a decade and half ..this id the potential Bangladesh has

Trying to challenge India military is nonsense India has twentyntimes their money and resources

 

[Afif]

Why can't we talk about Bangladesh exploiting the huge economic potential it can gain by having outstanding trade ties with 1.4 billion market which is also the fastest growing gdp on the planet and soon to be economic super power.

Because we believe current Indian policitical stablishment is not friendly to Bangladesh as a Muslim majority country.

India can triple Bangladesh gdp in a decade and half ..this id the potential Bangladesh has

No, it can't. India itself has so many problems of its own. Our largest trading partner is China. And will continue to be so. They are actually the second largest economy on the planet and world's industrial powerhouseas of now. Not 'will' or 'soon to become'. They already are. We believe deeper economic ties with China and the West would be more beneficial for Bangladesh.

Trying to challenge India military is nonsense India has twentyntimes their money and resources

Challenge India on what? We don't have territory dispute or active security threat form India.

What we are trying to achieve is a modernized armed forces capable of maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bangladesh. This is something any sovereign nation would do.

 

[CPTPLANET]

Hear me out, Pakistan needs to send few brigades with the new government approval and stationed them in Dhaka. They can be lightly armed and will serve more as a show. Built close relations with our Bangli brothers, and limit indias influences further

 

[Saudang]

Why would Bangladesh need a strong military? To counter whom? It is surrounded by India on three sides, and the fourth side is covered by the Indian Navy. Is there a significant threat perception that Bangladesh faces from India?

Bangladesh doesn't need a strong military to manage internal conflicts, or does it need massive military capabilities to pose a threat to India.

I’m not sure why, but it seems that some in Bangladesh are intent on creating an enemy out of India. This path isn't worth pursuing, as peaceful relations would benefit both nations far more than rivalry.

 

[Afif]

Why would Bangladesh need a strong military? To counter whom? It is surrounded by India on three sides, and the fourth side is covered by the Indian Navy. Is there a significant threat perception that Bangladesh faces from India?

Bangladesh doesn't need a strong military to manage internal conflicts, or does it need massive military capabilities to pose a threat to India.

I’m not sure why, but it seems that some in Bangladesh are intent on creating an enemy out of India. This path isn't worth pursuing, as peaceful relations would benefit both nations far more than rivalry.

Challenge India on what? We don't have territory dispute or active security threat form India.

What we are trying to achieve is a modernized armed forces capable of maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bangladesh. This is something any sovereign nation would do.

Which part don't you understand?

 

[CallSignMaverick]

No neighbors can do anything to or against india because we have imported super American made weapon the Sig716. We are the best, you poor and pesky little neighbors.
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--- Indians of this thread
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Curious mind wants to know, does indians count China as a neighbor or not?

Yes, and we can't do anything to china either, its economy is half a dozen times bigger than us and are in a better position to fight.

But I'm pretty sure the 716 is far better than whatever your army is using.

 

[Vikramaditya1]

Because we believe current Indian policitical stablishment is not friendly to Bangladesh as a Muslim majority country.

It's friendly to every other Islamic states except Pakistan. Even Afghans have a better relationship with India than Islamic bretheren Pakistan.