US needs to focus on Bangladesh to counter China: Analysis

[Viet]

BN will surely send it's next gen frigates next decade to exercise with VN, soon after they come into service.

Even though BD no longer has any trust in China. it is unlikely to join the US in any anti-Chinese alliance in Asia.

Perfect, you can rely on Vietnam coastal defense. The Yakhont can reach every corner of the SC sea

 

[bluesky]

Perfect, you can rely on Vietnam coastal defense. The Yakhont can reach every corner of the SC sea

So, fire your mighty Akhont and take back your oil fields in the South China Sea. Should the sea be called South Sea, instead?

 

[Viet]

So, fire your mighty Akhont and take back your oil fields in the South China Sea. Should the sea be called South Sea, instead?

No my friend we aren’t crazy to start the war. We let other do The Yakhont provides a defence shield to our warships at highsea. If necessary to BD warships as well. A very nice baby: the missile is capable to sink enemy destroyer, cruiser and even aircraft carrier by one hit

Zzz

 

[Sanchez]

No US is not stupid.
BD is very angry with China over Rohingya.
Remember BD is forecast to grow very fast till at least 2030.
US just wants to make sure that BD is no longer pro-China as without BD as an ally, Chinese dreams to dominate Asia become even more fanciful.

Your nation has no capital to be against India or China! You are just an aid sucker!

 

[Awan68]

Hasina madam is looking very happy in the picture.

We r blessed to have a leader of her caliber among us.

Easily the second greatest leader from Bangladesh after mujib. Strong contender of future novel prize in peace.

 

[UKBengali]

Your nation has no capital to be against India or China! You are just an aid sucker!

Whatever you say butt-hurt.

BD is the fastest industrialising large economy in the world.
Nearly every economic organisation agrees that BD economy will remain strong till 2030.

CCP will pump many tens of billions of US dollars into BD over the next decade to reap huge profits.

China made a huge mistake by annoying BD.

 

[Sanchez]

Whatever you say butt-hurt.

BD is the fastest industrialising large economy in the world.
Nearly every economic organisation agrees that BD economy will remain strong till 2030.

CCP will pump many tens of billions of US dollars into BD over the next decade to reap huge profits.

China made a huge mistake by annoying BD.

You make people laugh that BD is soon becoming somebody! You are more like Indians than Pakistani. Poor BDer think that you are somebody. Be strong enough not buying more second hand miliatry equipments from China, OK?

 

[UKBengali]

You make people laugh that BD is soon becoming somebody! You are more like Indians than Pakistani. Poor BDer think that you are somebody. Be strong enough not buying more second hand miliatry equipments from China, OK?

LOL.

BD has so far brought 4 brand new Type-056 corvettes from China. More may be built in BD itself.
It has a plan to build 6 new gen frigates by 2030 - contract looks like it will go to EU firm as Chinese cannot be trusted anymore.
BN thinks long term and so brought some 2nd hand ships from China to fill in numbers while the next gen frigates are procured.
China has lost BD forever and so suck it up.

 

[mb444]

US is the largest destination for our export and china our biggest defense partner.

BD will maintain equilibrium between US, china and india.

BD is not so stupid to put its eggs in any single basket purely because we do not need to.

We do not offer threat to anyone and a population of 165m means we can neither be conquered or browbeaten by anyone.

We will concentrate on our economy and play the great game balancing global and regional power to our benefit. Our geostragic position and stability thankfully allows us to do that.

 

[Humble Analyst]

US needs to focus on Bangladesh to counter China: Analysis
Prothom Alo English Desk | Update: 19:18, Mar 13, 2019

https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/news/192475/US-needs-to-focus-on-Bangladesh-to-counter-China

Bangladesh may not be a major destination for US exports and has not caught president Donald Trump’s eye for “stealing” American jobs, according to an article that appeared in a number of outlets.

But, the article insists, Bangladesh’s success in striding toward economic prosperity, containing the spread of terrorism, and protecting Rohingya refugees from untold atrocities should inspire US policymakers to recalibrate their Bangladesh policy.

“Bangladesh is one of those countries that should receive attention from Washington but typically do not,” writes Arafat Kabir in the article published among others by The Wall Street Journal and The Diplomat.

However, the author has pointed out some changes. Last month, he mentioned, the US House foreign affairs committee called upon secretary of state Mike Pompeo to demonstrate America’s “continued commitment to and respect for democratic institutions [in Asia], beginning with Bangladesh.”

Representative Eliot Engel, the committee chairman, penned the letter along with five colleagues in which he expressed dismay at the “negative trajectory of democracy” in a country that used to be known for its fragile but boisterous democracy, added the article.

Quoting Eliot Engel, it explained, Bangladesh’s 30 December elections point to concerning trend of consolidation of power by the ruling Awami League and raise fears of a de facto one-party state.

“If Americans are fed up with their own growing partisanship, they should find some solace by looking at Bangladesh,” reads the article.

Referring to Dhaka’s policy of giving shelter to one million Rohingyas who fled Myanmar atrocities, the author maintained that the United States cannot but take a greater interest in Bangladesh.

Emphasising long-term strategies to be devised by the United States being the single largest market for Bangladesh exports, to boost bilateral trade, the author recommended more incentives from Washington, such as duty-free access to Bangladeshi products.

“Unlike some of its neighbours, Bangladesh has yet to capitulate to what amounts to be China’s checkbook diplomacy,” the article said adding that the US should increase investment in Bangladesh. “...doing so would provide Washington with the opportunity to not only gain a stronger foothold but also counter China’s omnipresence in South Asia.”

It pointed out that given Bangladesh’s record in fighting and vulnerability to international terrorism and the country’s geostrategic location, it is imperative for Washington to beef up security cooperation with Bangladesh, a point that Davidson echoed in his deposition.

The article titled ‘Time for the US to Stop Ignoring Bangladesh’ said Washington should ramp up political efforts so that Myanmar feels compelled to put an end to the ongoing Rohingya crisis.

“Reaping long-term gains becomes easier when two democracies invest in a relationship that is based on mutual trust and respect for international institutions, open markets, and human rights,” wrote the author.

Therefore, he suggested, the Trump administration should encourage Bangladesh to stick to democratic principles and institutions as part of its increased engagement.

Sure

Should add Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives too

 

[doorstar]

BD has so far brought 4 brand new Type-056 corvettes from China

China has lost BD forever and so suck it up.

CCP will pump many tens of billions of US dollars into BD over the next decade

China made a huge mistake by annoying BD

BD is very angry with China over Rohingya.

you're as braggadocious and self-contradictory as them indians

If BD can get some benefits by keeping distance from China then all good.

keep a distance yet expecting $50 billion from China over next 10 years. How is it going to work? or are you going to reject them investments from Chinese just because a white-man from America took a photo with haseena and smiled at her?

Should add Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives to

Maldives yes, but Sri Lanka and Nepal are not ruled by deluded cretins like bungal is

 

[Neptune_]

US is the largest destination for our export and china our biggest defense partner.

BD will maintain equilibrium between US, china and india.

BD is not so stupid to put its eggs in any single basket purely because we do not need to.

We do not offer threat to anyone and a population of 165m means we can neither be conquered or browbeaten by anyone.

We will concentrate on our economy and play the great game balancing global and regional power to our benefit. Our geostragic position and stability thankfully allows us to do that.

This

No my friend we aren’t crazy to start the war. We let other do The Yakhont provides a defence shield to our warships at highsea. If necessary to BD warships as well. A very nice baby: the missile is capable to sink enemy destroyer, cruiser and even aircraft carrier by one hit

Zzz

China needs BD. As the upcoming economic powerhouse and as one of the fastest growing countries in the world, BD will heavily invest in developing infrastructure in the coming years and if China remains friendly towards BD, a large percentage of those building contracts will be given to China.

China surely won't wanna miss out those lucrative contracts.

Bangladesh will surely want to stay out of the radar for next 20/25 years. That's why it's foreign policy is likely to be same as before wfuch is- friendship with everyone and quarrel with none.

 

[Avicenna]

LOL.

BD has so far brought 4 brand new Type-056 corvettes from China. More may be built in BD itself.
It has a plan to build 6 new gen frigates by 2030 - contract looks like it will go to EU firm as Chinese cannot be trusted anymore.
BN thinks long term and so brought some 2nd hand ships from China to fill in numbers while the next gen frigates are procured.
China has lost BD forever and so suck it up.

How old are you?

Think about the arguements you are making.

Buying arms from an "antagonist"

and then claiming that "antagonist" has lost you forever.

Come on dude.

Temper your statements.

China is NOT an antagonist in the least.

Rohingya is just ONE issue.

Albeit BD is disappointed in the reality of the Chinese position.

BD needs China MUCH MORE than China needs BD.

 

[UKBengali]

How old are you?

Think about the arguements you are making.

Buying arms from an "antagonist"

and then claiming that "antagonist" has lost you forever.

Come on dude.

Temper your statements.

China is NOT an antagonist in the least.

Rohingya is just ONE issue.

Albeit BD is disappointed in the reality of the Chinese position.

BD needs China MUCH MORE than China needs BD.

Dude, try to comprehend properly before writing.
By losing BD, I meant trust of BD as a friendly nation.
BD will of course have strictly business relations with China like how China-Japan have.

You seem to be lacking in general current affairs and historical knowledge judging by your posts.

 

[Avicenna]

Dude, try to comprehend properly before writing.
By losing BD, I meant trust of BD as a friendly nation.
BD will of course have strictly business relations with China like how China-Japan have.

You seem to be lacking in general current affairs and historical knowledge judging by your posts.

No I dont think so.

You think too much of your knowledge and are prone to making STUPID statements.

TIME AND TIME AGAIN.