It was an example. War criminal trials simply cannot be held in our country anymore, no matter how much we wish for it. Too late, its been 40+years. You can hardy find any evidence anymore and if you do, the clarity is doubtful. Most of the accused will be let go by INTERNATIONAL court standards. Sheikh Mujib was the one who made this mess. 71 was high time to execute them. Strange thing, the kids in shahbag who idolize Mujib so much can't even respect his one decision. Funny bunch.
They can get evidence if they truly work for it. There are apparently direct witnesses, but I do not know about this.
I find it pretty hilarious when some angry Indians are cheer-leading those illiterates in Shahbag. Their government had even taken sides on the issue, a very dangerous mistake. Another mistake is their president visiting the nation while it is burning.
I mean, if they are so concerned about this trial, why don't they share whatever information they have from 1971? It is known that the Special Frontier Force (S.F.F) did intercept military and civil communications during the West Pakistani operations. There must be something there.
Also, not a word on JI's apparent terrorist links in India. Let alone a joint investigation
I also believe that working something out with Pakistan is possible. The key obstacle is that Bangladesh wants an official apology from Pakistan over the 71' massacres. Would the Pakistanis share information from 1971 under such terms?
They have made it very clear that they won't apologize to an AL-led government
I really do not think that an official apology would make any big difference (practically speaking). Sharing Cold War-era information that can track today's living collaborators could at least mean something, and justice be served (regardless of party affiliation).
The key here is for south Asian nations to move forward, not remain stagnant or worse, backwards.
I fear we are all moving backwards, and the dream of regional economic integration simply remaining a fantasy.
And if so, it'll be done so under India's terms, and not on Bangladesh's or any south Asian nation. This makes the smaller, non-nuclear states very vulnerable. They intend to keep Chinese and American influence out.
And eliminating anti-India elements like Jamaat-Islami are the first step into realizing that vision.
Their excuses like: "Islamists are violent" are nothing but flimsy excuses that a 5 year old can do better.
The Indians are very nervous about China's 'string of pearls' and USA's 'strategic pivot'.
They'll do anything around their neighborhood such that things run under their own terms. They'll never submit to USA's or China's terms. Ever.
There's a volatile and relatively underdeveloped NE India with plenty of resources, but landlocked. Another major neighbor, Myanmar have a lot of resources which can give us great economic rewards.
Our politicians failed to formulate a strategy to gain any significant economic value by engaging with Myanmar. India on the other hand already have a strategy.
These developments, when seen along with the Chinese-built ports in Hambantotha (Sri Lanka) and new terminals at Chittagong and Sonadiya port (both in Bangladesh), and Chinas move into the Maldives (where its reportedly providing security assistance), indicate troubled times ahead for India, as they complete the final links in the Chinese string of pearls strategy to safeguard its sea lanes for energy imports, encircle India and dominate the Indian Ocean region.
http://www.defence.pk/forums/central-south-asia/235318-dragon-gwadar.html
They want to keep the Chinese out from utilizing those two ports in Chittagong and Sonadiya. Yes, that includes the much hyped deep sea port.
The Indians want a link to NE India through Bangladesh. But not all on our terms where we are supposed to gain a fair share of the trade.
Another thing is that India does not have the necessary financial strength to finance those projects, including the transit. So there goes precious time and money on our part.
If they can finance the projects on acceptable financial and project management terms, then it'd be fine. But they aren't doing this, nor are there any strong leads at present.
I mean, why should we step back on our own development?
It is commonly believed that the AL is acting as some sort of liaison to make this happen at the expense Bangladesh.
And if they ever do submit to the USA or even China someday, then we can all perhaps breath a sigh of relief. India as an emerging economic and political hegemony will officially cease to exist.
Those kids at Shahbag do not understand these matters, and insist on hopelessly and desperately digging up graves of the Cold War with nothing but old bones.
And neither do our "educated" media ever report on such important developments like the Dragon at Gwadar.
Or in other words: "Unlimited Chapaabazzying"
