INDIA’S MARITIME CLAIMS Bangladesh files protests at UN

[Protest_again]

I don't think we made this movie;

Haha. You never know. 2030 is still sometime off. lol.

 

[crankthatskunk]

If India did really threaten you, no power in the world can save you.

This is the attitude, which compels all your neighbours without exception to distrust and hate India.

 

[lightoftruth]

If ever requested by the Bangladeshis, Pakistan needs to support Bangladesh in any way/shape or fashion.

 

[magra]

You don’t understand the context do you. Blockade is seen as a declaration of war. Indian navy placing a blockade on Pakistan didn’t directly result in Pakistan bombing kashmir front. The two events are seperate on the same timeline. There’s a reason Bangladesh is building a strong naval deterrence. Don’t tell me it’s not for india

I did not get what you are trying to say. Are you saying that India should not have blocked Bay of Bengal in 1971 and allowed more military help to Pak soldiers in East Pak?
I am not saying BD should not develop its navy. We want our allies to be strong.

 

[Arulmozhi Varman]

Blockade against any nation is seen as a declaration of war. If you can’t comprehend that then it’s rich that you’re calling me a thick head

Yes thick head. And why would India blockade BD through a narrow stretch of ocean somewhere in the middle of BoB? It's a fight of resources. Not every dispute can be resolved in favour of BD.

 

[Homo Sapiens]

Ever read the 71 blockade by Indian navy? Our entire economy depends on ocean trade and any Indian intimidation tactics can deal huge losses on our economy.

That was during war time. Warring parties even use international water to enforce blockade. So, if India want to enforce blockade on maritime trade of Bangladesh, then India will not care whether that water is Bangladesh's territorial water(12 nautical miles) or EEZ(200 nautical miles), or Outer continental shelf(350 nm) or international water. Main point is, Bangladesh have to be the capability to counter blockade by powerful Navy and Air Force. In normal times, India or any country can not restrict Bangladesh bound shipping in it's EEZ. EEZ is only about extracting resources. Navigation is not affected by EEZ and Outer continental shelf. India can only restrict Bangladeshi shipping in it's exclusive territorial water which is upto 12 nautical miles from it's coast.

You should read about Greek-Turkish maritime dispute in Aegean sea. As Greece has numerous little Islands in Aegean sea, giving all of them 12 nautical miles territorial water will completely block Turkish access to the Aegean. That's why those Greek islands were given only 6 nautical miles territorial water by international treaty. So it created many loophole for Turkish ships to sail in Aegean irrespective of Greek wishes. Greece is trying to extend those 6 nautical miles into 12 nautical miles as per the international norm to eliminate those loopholes and take complete control of Aegean sea which turkey vehemently resisting.

This give us thought to ponder, if Greece, even with it's numerous island off the coast of Turkey could not deny Turkish shipping in Aegean in normal times, then how can India block Bangladesh bound ships in Outer continental shelf? This is impossible unless there is a war. As I have said earlier, in case of war, it is redundant on whether Bangladesh's outer continental shelf is bound by India-Myanmar or not.

 

[AgnosticIndian]

Hasina is sending roses to Modi but some PDF Bangladeshis have already declared war over a minor EEZ issue

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

I don't wanna know about your family business Mr. Dalal.

If you don't know the answer to the question asked, stay quiet.

Seems it's your family norms that need to be looked into, seeing as you readily bring in others' loved ones.


And nothing happened in '75, except mujeeb's demise.. what is there to say ? OP himself never gave you an answer lol.

 

[Michael Corleone]

Yes thick head. And why would India blockade BD through a narrow stretch of ocean somewhere in the middle of BoB? It's a fight of resources. Not every dispute can be resolved in favour of BD.

Lmao
I’m talking in terms of Bangladesh here. India can and will do a blockade on us to make us subservient, not specifically on that gap as you thought I’m saying because that makes no sense. but strategically to our entire ocean access. So yes, bd should resolve this in court.
oh for your information, india isn’t getting the offshore continental shelf mining rights

That was during war time. Warring parties even use international water to enforce blockade. So, if India want to enforce blockade on maritime trade of Bangladesh, then it is mute on whether that water is Bangladesh's territorial water(12 nautical miles) or EEZ(200 nautical miles), or Outer continental shelf(350 nm) or international water. Main point is, Bangladesh have to be the capability to counter blockade by powerful Navy and Air Force. In normal times, India or any country can not restrict Bangladesh bound shipping in it's EEZ. EEZ is only about extracting economic resources. Navigation is not affected by EEZ and Outer continental shelf. India can only restrict Bangladeshi shipping in it's exclusive territorial water which is upto 12 nautical miles from the coast.

You should read about Greek-Turkish maritime dispute in Aegean sea. As Greece has numerous little Islands in Aegean sea, giving all of them 12 nautical miles territorial water will completely block Turkish access to the Aegean. That's why those Greek islands were given only 6 nautical miles territorial water by international treaty. So it created many loophole for Turkish ships to sail in Aegean irrespective of Greek wishes. Greece is trying to extend those 6 nautical miles into 12 nautical miles as per the international norm to eliminate those loopholes and take complete control of Aegean sea which turkey vehemently resisting.

This give us thought to ponder, if Greece, even with it's numerous island off the coast of Turkey could not deny Turkish shipping in Aegean in normal times, then how can India block Bangladesh bound ships in Outer continental shelf? This is impossible unless there is a war. As I have said earlier, in case of war, it is redundant on whether Bangladesh's outer continental shelf is bound by India-Myanmar or not.

I was led to believe the blockades happened long before land war. Thanks for the explanation.
the rest is what I’m trying to explain but not quiet able to. Bd will need to be prepared to contest for the outer continental shelf claim with military deterrence. If myanmar tried, it won’t be too long for india to do the same especially under a hindu extremist government.

 

[magra]

I was led to believe the blockades happened long before land war. Thanks for the explanation.

The blockade started a short time before official war began on Dec 3rd. And thanks to the blockade, Pak military capitulated faster than otherwise would have.

the rest is what I’m trying to explain but not quiet able to. Bd will need to be prepared to contest for the outer continental shelf claim with military deterrence. If myanmar tried, it won’t be too long for india to do the same especially under a hindu extremist government.

India and BD have a history of resolving conflicts peacefully. There is no need to call for military action. I am sure both parties would submit to arbitration and get it resolved.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

The blockade started a short time before official war began on Dec 3rd. And thanks to the blockade, Pak military capitulated faster than otherwise would have.


India and BD have a history of resolving conflicts peacefully. There is no need to call for military action. I am sure both parties would submit to arbitration and get it resolved.

Akhand Bharat doesn't sound very peaceful.

 

[magra]

Akhand Bharat doesn't sound very peaceful.

Each nation has certain people who like to brag using certain terms.
Pakistan --> Ghazwa e Hind
India --> Akhand Bharat
Bangladesh --> Take over North east

Majority of the people should be sensible enough to ignore such traps and not harm the friendship over such trivial talks.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Each nation has certain people who like to brag using certain terms.
Pakistan --> Ghazwa e Hind
India --> Akhand Bharat
Bangladesh --> Take over North east

Majority of the people should be sensible enough to ignore such traps and not harm the friendship over such trivial talks.

Bangladesh take over northeast is a joke.. not comparable to other two, which are actual end goal for millions across the sub continent.

 

[magra]

Bangladesh take over northeast is a joke.. not comparable to other two, which are actual end goal for millions across the sub continent.

Akhand Bharat is not to be achieved by military means. If nation states want to join India willingly, we may consider it.
Like Sikkim joined in '75, may be in future Nepal, Bhutan want to join. BD is a very distant and unlikely possibility.
And India may not consider Pak even if it wants to join.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Akhand Bharat is not to be achieved by military means. If nation states want to join India willingly, we may consider it.
Like Sikkim joined in '75, may be in future Nepal, Bhutan want to join. BD is a very distant and unlikely possibility.
And India may not consider Pak even if it wants to join.

Sikkim ? You mean it wasn't something New Delhi planned out and saw through from the very beginning.