B'desh steps up troops deployment on Myanmar border amid row

[TopCat]

ATN Bangla reported - Burmese started Air and Naval exercise near BD border. BD is in high alert.
Get ready for anything guys... now.

 

[mijanur]

ATN Bangla reported - Burmese started Air and Naval exercise near BD border. BD is in high alert.
Get ready for anything guys... now.

do bd hav mig's ready or not???

 

[TopCat]

Not sure but our interceptors should be all ready.

 

[mijanur]

Not sure but our interceptors should be all ready.

kl

btw i need to ask u guys something do bangladesh have good missiles because i was cheking out myanmurs army and they do have preety impressive missiles

 

[idune]

This is high time to get Smerch - (9A52 - 300mm multi-barreled rocket launcher) type systems. I wonder what BD army is thinking on this line. It is unlikely govt would able to get hold of such systems because indians will oppose and obstruct. Chinese equvelant will not be avilable as China will stay far away from supplying anything at the moment. Turkey ROKETSAN TR-300 systems could perhaps be easier. With such system Myanmar forward airbase and formation could easily be neutralized.

 

[Stumper]

T I wonder what BD army is thinking on this line. It is unlikely govt would able to get hold of such systems because indians will oppose and obstruct. .

May your highness, let us mere mortals know why should india obstruct you getting hold of any defence system's. Going by your statement, my country men will be pleased to know that your country only buys what INDIA asks it to. Oh wait a minute, did you really mean that, Did you really mean subservient, Sire?

 

[Iggy]

This is high time to get Smerch - (9A52 - 300mm multi-barreled rocket launcher) type systems. I wonder what BD army is thinking on this line. It is unlikely govt would able to get hold of such systems because indians will oppose and obstruct. Chinese equvelant will not be avilable as China will stay far away from supplying anything at the moment. Turkey ROKETSAN TR-300 systems could perhaps be easier. With such system Myanmar forward airbase and formation could easily be neutralized.

You didnt disappoint me at all ... keep on coming

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Another case if East Pakistan was part of pakistan , no one would dare to threat East Pakistan -

same old false promise of nationalism , given to people and then dictatorship took over when the smoke cleared , and now Bangladesh army find itself in middle of conflict with a so so army

I was not aware of severity of issue

 

[raihan.iiuc]

Thanks for Anlytical report ......

Make public consious about this matter....

Ok...Try best

St Martin's Island seen vulnerable
Govt advised to strengthen its defence

Bangladesh Rifles authorities have identified the St Martin's Island as the probable main target of Myanmar and asked the government to immediately strengthen its defence by constructing aircraft landing zones and concrete bunkers.

In a strategic proposal that came in the wake of constant military build-up and intimidation by Myanmar, the BDR has also urged the government to increase defence capability of land and sea borders to repulse any possible aggression by the neighbouring country.



Marking 148km stretch of border with Myanmar and India as unguarded, the border force has suggested setting up temporary frontier camps until a new battalion is set up in Ali Kadam area as per the BDR restructuring proposal.

To safeguard the country's territorial sovereignty, the BDR has sorted out short-, mid- and long-term measures.

It has requested the government to arm the paramilitary force with more manpower and modern military equipment.

The St Martin's Island, the only coral island of the country and the main attraction for local and foreign tourists for its panoramic beauty and pristine marine life, is under the jurisdiction of the Coastguards. The island, which is located in a mineral rich region in the Bay of Bengal, is just about 8km west of the northwest coast of Myanmar.

The BDR has submitted its proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office, the navy and air force headquarters and the director general of Coastguards.

The proposal says Myanmar military often crosses the zero line at the Bandarban frontier and carry out operations to combat various separatist organisations. Apart from erecting barbed-wire fences and mobilising army unilaterally, the Myanmar authorities are forcing their nationals to enter Bangladesh territory.

The BDR has suggested designating responsibilities and areas of jurisdiction of the Coastguards and BDR and making intelligence activities of various agencies faster and stronger.

A senior home ministry official yesterday said the Prime Minister's Office is dealing with the "very sensitive and serious matter".

As short-term plans the BDR has suggested increasing and strengthening overall border patrol to prevent Myanmar nationals or groups from entering Bangladesh territory. It has also recommended identifying the routes of refugees and deploying additional patrol teams.

For quick evaluation of the situation and making decisions, the BDR has suggested incorporating army officers in the existing border outposts along the border with Myanmar.

The other suggestions include reinforcement of police personnel in the bordering Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas and additional police patrol on the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf Highway, and involving locals including lawmakers, elites, upazila chairmen and members to build awareness against push-in of Rohingya refugees.

"Stern actions should be taken against locals who help refugees come and stay in Bangladesh," says the proposal.

The BDR has suggested erecting barbed-wire fences along the border as a mid-term measure.

The proposed long-term measures include signing an agreement with Myanmar on border security like the 1975 agreement with India, accelerating diplomatic efforts to put pressure on the Myanmar government to resolve the Rohingya crisis and construction of ring roads between border outposts and camps.

To tackle the current tension on the border with Myanmar, the BDR authorities have urged the government to allocate necessary budget for immediate implementation of the short-term plans.

Prof Imtiaz Ahmed of international relations department of Dhaka University said Myanmar is an "isolated state that has minimum links with the international community and has been ruled by military for 20 years".

"Such a country can do anything anytime and Bangladesh should have all kinds of preparations," he said.

"Little diplomatic and political attention has been paid to Myanmar so far. After the BDR proposals, it seems that serious attention is now being paid to Myanmar," said Imtiaz.

News from Daily star , Sunday, October 18, 2009

 

[raihan.iiuc]

Militants, terrorists active in hill areas

Call to ensure peoples sequrity...

In the wake of reports of militants training in the hilly forests and growing activities of terrorists demand has been raised by people in the hill areas to ensure their sequrity.

Rab said recently that militants are active in the hill district.
According to UNB: in bangladesh , four suspected activities of new terror bridge styled chittagong hill tracts National front(CHTNF)

were arested along fire arms at Rowangchhari Upazila hedqutars on saturday.

Police said taht, acting on secrect information, policeman held jiban chakma, suborno chakma, sumon chakma and russel chakma near the bust stand in the back woods upajila


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[eastwatch]

Another case if East Pakistan was part of pakistan , no one would dare to threat East Pakistan -

same old false promise of nationalism , given to people and then dictatorship took over when the smoke cleared , and now Bangladesh army find itself in middle of conflict with a so so army

I was not aware of severity of issue

Since we are no more Pakistani, therefore, we have to take care of the BD-Burma conflict at hand by ourselves. Considering what deprivation we had to face during the 23 years of one Pakistan, we do not regret a separation. At least, now we will not blame you for our own shortcomings.

After saying all these, I would also add that there are scopes of co-operation between the two countries. A BD-Burma war/conflict will certainly bring into forefront the issue of raising the strength of our military. Pakistan is far advanced in this field, and can fill in certain voids that exist in military weaponaries.

 

[third eye]

The second part is Information confirmed.
All the info we are getting here,apart from newspapers,aren't confirmed.
They may be termed as speculation.

And one more thing,Burmese aren't looking forward to internet forums for info.They are getting first hand info from their spies,who have intruded into BD in last few weeks.BDR caught some Burmese army member in disguise of civilian.Also there are reports of many intrusion by Burmese,as per newspaper reports.This is natural.

Aaah ..

You have missed the point.

Well, good luck.

 

[leonblack08]

St Martin's Island seen vulnerable

Govt advised to strengthen its defence



Bangladesh Rifles authorities have identified the St Martin's Island as the probable main target of Myanmar and asked the government to immediately strengthen its defence by constructing aircraft landing zones and concrete bunkers.

In a strategic proposal that came in the wake of constant military build-up and intimidation by Myanmar, the BDR has also urged the government to increase defence capability of land and sea borders to repulse any possible aggression by the neighbouring country.

Marking 148km stretch of border with Myanmar and India as unguarded, the border force has suggested setting up temporary frontier camps until a new battalion is set up in Ali Kadam area as per the BDR restructuring proposal.

To safeguard the country's territorial sovereignty, the BDR has sorted out short-, mid- and long-term measures.

It has requested the government to arm the paramilitary force with more manpower and modern military equipment.

The St Martin's Island, the only coral island of the country and the main attraction for local and foreign tourists for its panoramic beauty and pristine marine life, is under the jurisdiction of the Coastguards. The island, which is located in a mineral rich region in the Bay of Bengal, is just about 8km west of the northwest coast of Myanmar.

The BDR has submitted its proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office, the navy and air force headquarters and the director general of Coastguards.

The proposal says Myanmar military often crosses the zero line at the Bandarban frontier and carry out operations to combat various separatist organisations. Apart from erecting barbed-wire fences and mobilising army unilaterally, the Myanmar authorities are forcing their nationals to enter Bangladesh territory.

The BDR has suggested designating responsibilities and areas of jurisdiction of the Coastguards and BDR and making intelligence activities of various agencies faster and stronger.

A senior home ministry official yesterday said the Prime Minister's Office is dealing with the "very sensitive and serious matter".

As short-term plans the BDR has suggested increasing and strengthening overall border patrol to prevent Myanmar nationals or groups from entering Bangladesh territory. It has also recommended identifying the routes of refugees and deploying additional patrol teams.

For quick evaluation of the situation and making decisions, the BDR has suggested incorporating army officers in the existing border outposts along the border with Myanmar.

The other suggestions include reinforcement of police personnel in the bordering Ukhiya and Teknaf upazilas and additional police patrol on the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf Highway, and involving locals including lawmakers, elites, upazila chairmen and members to build awareness against push-in of Rohingya refugees.

"Stern actions should be taken against locals who help refugees come and stay in Bangladesh," says the proposal.

The BDR has suggested erecting barbed-wire fences along the border as a mid-term measure.

The proposed long-term measures include signing an agreement with Myanmar on border security like the 1975 agreement with India, accelerating diplomatic efforts to put pressure on the Myanmar government to resolve the Rohingya crisis and construction of ring roads between border outposts and camps.

To tackle the current tension on the border with Myanmar, the BDR authorities have urged the government to allocate necessary budget for immediate implementation of the short-term plans.

Prof Imtiaz Ahmed of international relations department of Dhaka University said Myanmar is an "isolated state that has minimum links with the international community and has been ruled by military for 20 years".

"Such a country can do anything anytime and Bangladesh should have all kinds of preparations," he said.

"Little diplomatic and political attention has been paid to Myanmar so far. After the BDR proposals, it seems that serious attention is now being paid to Myanmar," said Imtiaz.


The Daily Star - Details News

 

[leonblack08]

Oops..didn't notice the news was posted before.

I agree with what Professor Imtiaz said.In some ways I feel we should thank the Burmese.Because of their movement,we are now taking steps to strengthen our defences.This incident now forced the govt. to take action.So this might very well be a blessing in disguise for us.