New Delhi invites Dhaka’s stake in dams on common rivers

[animelive]

1) RAW or no RAW there is something brewing in the minds of Delhi politicians. They have already stalled the process of providing 100 MW worth of power to BD from Tripura-this is what its Chief minister Manik Sarker complained. Read the other thread that I have started.

2) Now, after building 54 barrages and dams India is coming with a proposal of taking BD in confidence so that it can keep on building dams across the border with impunity. Tipaimukhi dialogue seems to be to soothe the fear of locals where the dam will be built.

3) Tipaimukhi will destroy the ecology of downstream Sylhet Haor system that harbours fishes in the summer and allows rice farming in winter. Tipaimukh will change all that. There will be less water in summer because Tipai will retain water. There will be more water in winter because Tipai will release water in that period.

4) Lesser water in summer is a recipe for destroying the fish cultivation in the Haors of Sylhet. On the other hand, more water in winter will cause the submerged Haors to produce less quantity of rice. So, Tipai is a two-headed snake for us. India is certain to build this dam, but is trying to woo BD opinion in its favour by talking of joint venture. Tipai will just ruin the ecology and economy of Sylhet area. The GoB must be strict with India about this dam building.

Thanks for the insightful post, any way to stop the harm from this dam?

 

[perplexed]

1) RAW or no RAW there is something brewing in the minds of Delhi politicians. They have already stalled the process of providing 100 MW worth of power to BD from Tripura-this is what its Chief minister Manik Sarker complained. Read the other thread that I have started.

2) Now, after building 54 barrages and dams India is coming with a proposal of taking BD in confidence so that it can keep on building dams across the border with impunity. Tipaimukhi dialogue seems to be to soothe the fear of locals where the dam will be built.

3) Tipaimukhi will destroy the ecology of downstream Sylhet Haor system that harbours fishes in the summer and allows rice farming in winter. Tipaimukh will change all that. There will be less water in summer because Tipai will retain water. There will be more water in winter because Tipai will release water in that period.

4) Lesser water in summer is a recipe for destroying the fish cultivation in the Haors of Sylhet. On the other hand, more water in winter will cause the submerged Haors to produce less quantity of rice. So, Tipai is a two-headed snake for us. India is certain to build this dam, but is trying to woo BD opinion in its favour by talking of joint venture. Tipai will just ruin the ecology and economy of Sylhet area. The GoB must be strict with India about this dam building.

tipaimukhi will destroy the lower reaches of your delta but the Chinese planned dams won't ? ROFL at the logic !

 

[ShadowFaux]

You see I am not against the Bangladeshi's point of view. What I am amazed is that even when we are ready to hold joint talks on concerns of each party involved, still people feel India has vested interests.

Just a single question to you. Please answer it with as much objectivity and unbias as possible.
You see, as you said, Bangladesh govt. should think for the betterment and development of BD citizens. Hence as per you, India should not build the dam.

Now, obviously, Indian government is also a democratically elected one, working for the interests of 1.2 billion people, which, again, obviously will be before anyone else. Now tell me, if they feel the dam will be in the interests of Indians, won't they try and push for its construction, come what may?

Hence, the solution is in between. Can't be exactly like what BD thinks. We are also the owners of the river. Our views should also have atleast 50% importance, if not less.

I hear ya bro. Yes, both countries have their respective interests. But as two friendly neighboring countries, each has to look out for the other one. See, this dam if built, will be harmful to Bangladesh. If the question is about producing electricity, India can consider building a different kind of power plant other than a hydroelectric one. Actually, both countries have interests. And the respective leaders will have to sit together to find the best solution.

tipaimukhi will destroy the lower reaches of your delta but the Chinese planned dams won't ? ROFL at the logic !

Both are harmful. :-(

 

[perplexed]

Both are harmful. :-(

I am here to impress no one but his post reeks stupidity !!

 

[DarkPrince]

i'm still against the dams

 

[ShadowFaux]

i'm still against the dams

Same here man. Long-term effects are bad. very bad.

I am here to impress no one but his post reeks stupidity !!

Kis ka? :S

 

[Tridibans]

Kis ka? :S

Eastwatch ka. Anyways, India is a future case. China is already building 3 dams. Why no protest from BD? It is the same damn river.

 

[perplexed]

Eastwatch ka. Anyways, India is a future case. China is already building 3 dams. Why no protest from BD? It is the same damn river.

they won't make any noise. cause that won't bring votes for the rajakars .. !!

 

[BanglaBhoot]

Why is the GOB investing in these hydroelectric project behind the backs of the people of Bangladesh and why do we have to read about it an Indian newspaper? To build these power plants in India several rivers that enter Bangladesh will presumably have to be dammed so how will this affect the ecological and environmental situation in this country? Another important question is why are we building power plants in India when we need them in Bangladesh? What has happened to the dozen power projects under construction by SUMMIT Group? Have any of these been completed yet?

 

[ShadowFaux]

Why is the GOB investing in these hydroelectric project behind the backs of the people of Bangladesh and why do we have to read about it an Indian newspaper? To build these power plants in India several rivers that enter Bangladesh will presumably have to be dammed so how will this affect the ecological and environmental situation in this country? Another important question is why are we building power plants in India when we need them in Bangladesh? What has happened to the dozen power projects under construction by SUMMIT Group? Have any of these been completed yet?

What about the Chinese dams bro?

 

[BanglaBhoot]

What about the Chinese dams bro?

The Chinese are not asking us to invest in these dams and pretending that they are doing us a favour .....

 

[Dillinger]

The Chinese are not asking us to invest in these dams and pretending that they are doing us a favour .....

It is simply a proposition sir, GOI isn't demanding it of the GOB. Bangladesh has raised several objections over our dam/hydro-electric projects and India is simply taking cognizance of these objections and extending an opportunity to Bangladesh to settle some of these objections. You cannot have what you want at the cost of Indian interests and that too for free. We are neighboring nations not a betrothed pair obligated to cover for each other, if there are valid objections raised by Bangladesh then the GOI (through this initiative) has signified that it is willing to treat Bangladesh as an equal partner but there's no such thing as a free lunch. We are a growing nation and we will have to undertake various infrastructural projects to meet our internal requirements. If in the end the GOB finds the Chinese model of unilateralism to be more preferable then by all means they can simply refuse to accept the offer and India will continue to build whatever it needs to build with its own investments- the same way it has done for decades. It is impossible to expect India to sacrifice its interests for the benefit of another country as long as doing so is not in contravention of relevant International laws and regulations. If Bangladesh feels that India has indeed contravened any regulation with regard to constructing dams etc. then it can always take legal recourse. Both nations need to cooperate and this is a perfect opportunity to do so but failing that neither nation will let go if its interests for the sake of the other and thus both nations will take necessary actions- Bangladesh is more than free, as a sovereign nation, to take whatever actions it deems necessary. The ball's in your court now.

 

[jaunty]

Trade water for Transit. Give and take. Then hand in hand

 

[idune]

What about the Chinese dams bro?

You are taking queue from indian stupid arguments, which Chinese dam are you talking about?

Don't worry, they will make something up. I've got my popcorns

on topic: Good move by India. We should both enjoy the benefits of nature.

That is a true d*h*o*t*i wearing indian dalal would say and do.

 

[BanglaBhoot]

It is simply a proposition sir, GOI isn't demanding it of the GOB. Bangladesh has raised several objections over our dam/hydro-electric projects and India is simply taking cognizance of these objections and extending an opportunity to Bangladesh to settle some of these objections. You cannot have what you want at the cost of Indian interests and that too for free. We are neighboring nations not a betrothed pair obligated to cover for each other, if there are valid objections raised by Bangladesh then the GOI (through this initiative) has signified that it is willing to treat Bangladesh as an equal partner but there's no such thing as a free lunch. We are a growing nation and we will have to undertake various infrastructural projects to meet our internal requirements. If in the end the GOB finds the Chinese model of unilateralism to be more preferable then by all means they can simply refuse to accept the offer and India will continue to build whatever it needs to build with its own investments- the same way it has done for decades. It is impossible to expect India to sacrifice its interests for the benefit of another country as long as doing so is not in contravention of relevant International laws and regulations. If Bangladesh feels that India has indeed contravened any regulation with regard to constructing dams etc. then it can always take legal recourse. Both nations need to cooperate and this is a perfect opportunity to do so but failing that neither nation will let go if its interests for the sake of the other and thus both nations will take necessary actions- Bangladesh is more than free, as a sovereign nation, to take whatever actions it deems necessary. The ball's in your court now.

Exactly the same objections that Bangladesh has raised with India the Indians have raised with the Chinese. Are the Indians hypocrites now? .......