New Tensions on Talpottee

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New tensions on Talpottee

Introduction: Talpottee Island in Bay of Bengal is strategically very important Location for naval powers. Indian government suddenly becomes serious to this Bangladeshi Island in their formal possession right a way. They want written deed from Bangladesh Prime Minister and quickly hand it over to them. In a personal dictation one influential Indian Minister informed her through a caution letter recently. Talpottee now considered as number one of their priority lists due to possible race in Indian Ocean zone. On the other hand, the Ambassador of United States in Dhaka met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and has shown his attention on the Island saying about its latest scenario.

The Island Talpottee has sunk beneath the water as the Indian researchists blamed a combination of the rising sea levels and soil erosion for the out crop of the South Talpottee which is called New Moore by the Indians. Their story was published in Time online, BBC News etc on March 24th and 25th, 2010.

Professor Hazhra, a researcher of School of Oceanographic Studies at Jadavpur University at Kolkata claimed that his studies revealed that sea levels in this part of the Bay of Bengal have risen much faster over the past decade than they had done in the previous 15 years. He depended on the Satellite photos as a claimed and said there is no trace of the Island anymore.

Their Bangladeshi operatives and Indians together served the story within very short times through making news and e-mails. I myself also found one in New York. The Bangladesh government and intellectuals have been keeping mouth shut for either compromise with them or fear the Indian might.

Ambassador J F Moriarty inform the Prime Minister of Bangladesh in Dhaka in June 2010 that The Talpottee did not sink under sea water at all. Rather it is now 4 times larger than present land area of Bangladesh. He strongly claimed that the Satellite photos clearly pointed the size of the island and gradually it is rising. Now it is ready for cultivation and human living.

Lets go for more details.India`s thrust for the Talpottee Island going extreme due to the heading up of Sleeping Dragon China’s new journey in and around the Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea regions. India owns more capability then their enemy Pakistan especially in naval force and control on Indian Sea, beleiveable. But as Pakistan, Myanmar and China jointly stand against the Indian navy, the muscle scenario turns different. Russia is China`s security partner. In that circumstances India must close it`s tail in bottle and will not qualify to remain in battle field .So, India keeps pressure on Bangladesh to expand their hands for achieving little hope for prestige sake.

However, India is concerned in China’s growing naval presence in and around the Indian Ocean region, beginning in areas such as China’s Hainan Island in the South China Sea is a real threat for India. China deployed its Jin class Submarines in 2008 at a submarine base near Sanya in the southern tip of Hainan. It raises alarm to India as the base is merely 1200 nautical miles from the Malacca Straight and it is the closest access point to the Indian Ocean. The base also has an underground facility that can hide the movement of submarines in making them difficult to detect.

The concentration of strategic naval forces at SANYA could propel China towards a consolidation of its control over the surrounding area of Indian Ocean region. The presence of access tunnels on the mouth of the deep water base is particularly another problem for India as it will have strategic implications in the Indian Ocean region, allowing China to interdict shipping at the 3 crucial chokepoints in the Indian Ocean---The Straight of Malacca, the Straight of Hormuz and Bab el Mandeb.

China’s “string of Pearls” strategy that has significantly expanded China’s strategic depth in India’s backyard. This “string of Pearls” strategy of bases and diplomatic ties includes the Gwadar port in Pakistan, naval bases in Myanmar, electronic intelligence gathering facilities on Islands in the Bay of Bengal, Funding construction of a canal across the kra Isthmus in Thailand , a military agreement with Cambodia and building up of forces in the South China Sea.

This pearls are to help build strategic ties with several countries along the sea lanes from the Middle East to the South China Sea in order to protect China`s energy interests and security objectives.

Almost 80% of China`s Oil supply passing through the Straight of Malacca. India needs Talpottee Island to use it mainly against China to cut their Oil supply line. Bangladesh has no business to be part of India`s muscle race against China.

China is courting other States in South Asia by building Container ports in Bangladesh at Chittagong and Sri Lanka at Hambantota .China already signed the agreement with Sri Lanka for the development of the Hambantota Zone which includes a container port, a bunker system and Oil refinery. China`s activities at Marao in Maldives also escalating the tensions in New Delhi too.

The deep sea port of Gwadar on the South-West coast of Pakistan attracted the importance due to it’s strategic location about 70 kilometers from Iranian border and 400 kilometers east of the Straight of Hormuz ,a major supply route of the world. This Sea-port is going to provide a “Listening post” which will monitor any naval activities in the Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea also.

So, the naval expansion of China and the rivalry between the two South Asian Countries, India becoming more aggressive to take control on Bangladeshi Talpottee Island which Bangladesh can never provide them anyway for her existence reason.

However, lets comeback in our own concerns. Sheikh Hasina government showed no interests till now on it and shut mouth mysteriously after the Indian publicity and propaganda. The opposition political parties also stayed silent. They might have huge knowledge on the area as their Indian friends and professors taught them with special attention.

On Tuesday June 29th, 2010 the online edition of The Pioneer.com published an article titled “Brace for two-front war, Army told”.Mr.Rahul Dutta is the writer. He wrote, Government has given a directive in writing to the armed forces to enhance their military capabilities Vis-a Vis the neighboring country and prepare for a two-front war with china and Pakistan. Asking the armed forces to prepare themselves to fight simultaneous wars on the eastern and western fronts with China and Pakistan, Defense Minister AK Antony has directed the chiefs of Army, Navy and Airforces to rapidly modernize and upgrade their weapon systems and tone up operational preparedness.

India and China have a 5000 thousand km-long disputed border and the Chinese has have over the years rapidly improved their logistical lines by building roads right up to their side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).India is disadvantageous position as terrain on its side is hilly.

On the other hand, India is in the process of creating block in Straits of Malacca for Chinese sea communication. More over dreaming to grow absolute influence over Indian Ocean. So, she needs a “metal chain” over the islands close to Indian Ocean and ready to keep her easy access up to the Straits of Eden with red sea.

The recent cold war between United States and India also a concern for India. So, she treats America, China and Pakistan as her future counter forces. In this situation India might fear about China-USA alignment against her.

Under such circumstances, The Talpottee Island becomes a burning target for India to build Indian naval base which will make the easiest military strategy to digest Bangladesh and to face Chinese-Burmese-USA-Pakistani muscles of Arm forces.

Indian naval war ships are anchored in Talpottee area and other war ships continuously patrol in that area as if they already occupied the Island. Hasina government has been keeping close their eyes as if they know nothing about their trespass.

Sheikh Hasina did so many verbal and written promise with the Indian representatives under the negotiation of the advisers of the then Care Taker Government of Dr.Fakhruddin Ahmed and his brother-in-law Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed.

Dr.Iftekhar married a British-Indian Brahman lady and served the Indian interests from top to bottom. As he was in-charge of the Foreign Ministry, operated the Foreign policies of Bangladesh in accordance with Indian road maps which have been followed by Sheikh Hasina government till today.

She was empowered in the governance of the country when was found more safe, trusted and Indian loyalist power hunger then General Moin uddin Ahmed.She agreed to be prime Minister under any conditions.

The American global strategy towards the Indian Ocean is changed. The present and future strategy is far difference then the immediate past. USA already keeping distance from India.Conflicts of interests between the two nations getting clear day by day. Any form of Indian naval station in BangladeshiTalpottee might not be tolerated by them. So, India aggressibly wants Sheikh Hasina to legally hand over the ownership and right of possession to Indian Government over Talpottee Island.

Mr. Pronob Mukherjee wrote the personal caution letter to Sheikh Hasina to complete the deed and hand over it immediately according to her earlier promise. He mentioned in the content of the letter a straight option which is directly related to her personal security clearly. Bangladesh Awami league leaders since the reign of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman respect him as their family member and Hasina treat him as her guardian who take care her Foreign, Home, Defense and political affairs.

Mr.Sajeeb W Joy carried the letter from New Delhi in last week of May and handed it over to his mother Sheikh Hasina at Dhaka. During his stay at India Mr.Joy stayed at the resident of Mr. Mukherjee.

Recently the American Ambassador in Bangladesh met with the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka and conveyed her message of their satellite image on South Talpottee Island and its present large size of almost 78 thousand square miles. The water level also much in lower (4-6 feet) level as he mentioned categorically where the land is ready for human housing, cultivation and living.

It could be surprising pleasure news for the Prime Minister and for Bangladesh as well. But the Prime Minister replied with a question,” So what?” as she feels no interest on Talpottee at all. She does not care even a little on it. Does it reflect her earlier decision to hand over the Island in securing the Indian interests? The analysts have started thinking that she is strict on her commitment with India though it goes against Bangladesh.

Conclusion: - The Sink Story of Talpottee Island made by School of Oceanographic Studies at Jadavpur University in Kolkata is a crystal lie and guided by Chanoyokkyo tactics. It was published to confuse the global attention on Talpottee with a target of creating easy situation of building Indian naval base. However, the Satellite image taken by United States and the presentation of American Ambassador might influence on Talpottee conspiracy. American government supports the ownership of Bangladesh keep intact over Talpottee Island. China, Russia, Myanmar and Pakistan also stand with the same opinion. Bangladesh must not sacrifice Talpottee Island to India as it is a suicidal step for the existence of Bangladesh. We all have to keep eyes and ears on our Talpottee Island. If found otherwise on it, a new generation revenge is ready for securing the interests of Bangladesh.

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T.C.P

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Dear Moderators I sincerely hope I didn't break any rules by posting this thread, Because it does have some political chips in it. My request to all members(especially Indians and Bangladeshi's) if this thread is given a green light by the Moderators try and keep it clean.

Also I AM NOT ANTI INDIAN, I RESPECT INDIA AND LOVE ITS FOOD(especially Chicken tandoors)!:D:D:D:D
 

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Now the million dollar questions are can Sheikh Hasina stand up to Indian pressure or will she capitulate? and if she does capitulate will the Army step in protect our country's sovereignty? and if they do what will be India's reaction will it declare outright war or will it try to destroy Bangladesh from the inside by using anti state forces and terrorists? And if India gets the base What will be China's reaction? China being our largest military hardware supplier and one of our largest economic partners, it is imperative that we maintain good relations with them, but can we after India gets this base?

The govt is playing clever, the news papers are not being allowed to print this story and most of the country's population remains ignorant but if India gets the base then the news will spread like wild fire. I can assure you that the reaction will definitely be something much bigger than the govt. can swallow. The opposition party BNP will announce nationwide protest and trust me it will have enormous support for the first time in 7 years. Bengali's dont like playing lap dog not to any foreign powers and this news can very well throw our country into civil war, unless the army steps in and quick.

Can a moderator please delete this I accidentally double posted.

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