Tipu Chowdhury
If the unelected government named Charkhar is playing tricks with foreigners by sacrificing the country’s interests at this moment, then there is a possibility that it will be canceled and
invalidated later. The country’s constitution has not given such power to anyone or any group. No conscious politicians are now saying anything about the acceptability of all the agreements being made with foreigners, because here too, there is a hint of foreign lobbying, military and defense departments and their involvement. I will talk about the division of shares later.
Bangladesh must remember that Pakistan and India will divide Bangladesh into two parts to achieve their interests, whether today or tomorrow. Pakistan will be quick and extremely vindictive in this. India will not sit idly by if Pakistan interferes. India, which is sitting on its neck, will be more capable of achieving its interests than Pakistan. China will make its trade benefits permanent in the middle, and in this tripartite region, to achieve and control America’s interests, a toilet will be needed in this region, its name is Bangladesh. The toilet is currently jammed. No plumber is coming to work.
Especially Pakistan is a traitorous nation that has been tested by Bangladesh in many states of its own country.
Here is a picture of Bangladesh’s import export trade deficit with Pakistan-
*Trade Difference (Surplus/Deficit:
*Pakistan’s trade surplus is $690M (exports) – $58.6M (imports) $631.4 million.
*Bangladesh’s trade deficit: 58.6M (exports) – $690M (imports) = *$631.4 million.
Trends and Context:
Over the past five years (2018-2023), Pakistan’s exports to Bangladesh have declined by an annual *!2.5%, while Bangladesh’s exports to Pakistan have declined by an annual 4.11%.
Bilateral trade between both countries has declined since 2018, reflecting broader economic challenges such as Pakistan’s reliance on cotton exports and Bangladesh’s focus on jute and pharmaceuticals.
Pakistan’s exports are largely dependent on textiles, while Bangladesh’s exports are diversified But smaller in size.
Comparative economic performance: Bangladesh’s total exports reached $54.5 billion in 2023, more than Pakistan’s $35.8 billion, but this disparity does not apply to their bilateral trade.
Pakistan faces structural problems such as high debt (77.29% of GDP) and inflation (21%), while Bangladesh has strong reserves ($31 billion vs. Pakistan’s $4 billion) and a higher growth rate (7.5% vs. 3.5%).
Let’s get to the main point – Bangladesh is strategically diverting the attention of the Bangladeshi people from Pakistan to a different sector, rolling out the red carpet with China and hiding behind the cloak of a black gown.
Bangladesh is going to sign a deal to purchase not one or two but 32 fighter jets from Pakistan. The Bangladeshi delegation’s visit to Pakistan is over and soon Pakistan’s military and political leaders are coming to Bangladesh to take a firm decision on this matter. The intellectuals of Bangladesh are now wearing masks and going crazy with the country hijackers.
Patriotism and business are not the same. Bangladesh should not buy any fighter jets or war materials from India and Pakistan whose remote control will be in the hands of others. The funny thing is that India is not opposing this. They have the keys to it. Since the main engines of JF17 Thunder are Russian and therefore we are hostages here too. Myanmar had earlier bought 7 JF17 Thunder from Pakistan, now they are grounded tin.
The Bangladesh Air Force will operate the fighter jets, but they do not seem to have any interest or participation in this procurement process. Another group of the Bangladesh Army is deciding on the purchase and contract. It remains to be seen how seriously the Army Chief views the matter.
Will we have to sit in Pakistan’s lap by trying our best to be anti-India, and that too by sacrificing the country’s interests?
There is no point in Pakistan buying all these tin boxes from Bangladesh in the middle of China. Although this fighter jet started its journey in 2003, its test flight was in 2008. So far, 175 of these fighter jets have been manufactured, most of which are grounded and rest off highly maintained.
If buying each one for 25 million dollars is a burden on the nation, it is better if it is a better modern one at a slightly higher price. Buying a fighter jet is not a big deal, its pilot training, training, long-range strategic planning, equipment and
maintenance, exercises and operations costs are close to that. At the moment, Pakistan, Myanmar,
Azerbaijan and Nigeria are using this fighter jet.
It will take 9600 crore taka, that is 800 million US dollars, to buy 32 such fighter jets and another 150 million temporary budget will have to be kept for ready to operations. After that, we have our right hand, left hand and excuses.
At the moment, the most needed thing in Bangladesh’s engineering universities is for talented students to study in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Science & Technology, Drone Technology, Radar Technology, Anti aircraft, Long and short range missile, etc. Modern planning, infrastructure, joint projects, research, laboratories, development, training, etc. A budget of at least 500-1000 crore taka is needed. However, our politicians and military experts (in fact!) do not think about any budget other than their own business budget. They may not think that the next generation of wars will be fought by sitting in bunkers and pressing buttons. They are still unable to get out of their piles of guns and sticks. Besides, there are clashes everywhere in the country.
The people of the country will expect that if there is no constitutional recognition and accountability for any such agreement and purchase, then the people of this country will not accept any such agreement and purchase with the tax money of the people of Bangladesh. Whatever needs to be done for that will be done. Therefore, all the devils disguised as saints, monks, patriots, beware.
Dear readers, preparations are underway for Bangladesh to purchase this fighter jet from Pakistan on relevant issues. I have had to study a lot on this issue in the last few days. I am presenting some information to you on this issue. Then it will be convenient for you to take a decision and protest.
If the missile launched from the fighter jet that Bangladesh is purchasing does not reach the distance of 250 miles from Dhaka to Chittagong, then for some reason it will reach India and Myanmar. To launch a missile from this fighter jet, you have to be 200 miles away from the enemy’s territory. That means that if you attack it, the chances of it coming back are very low. The aircraft, the pilots of the aircraft, the country’s money and the people’s paddy fields are all gone. Bangladesh should not be forgotten. If war is unlikely, then any cantonment and city in Bangladesh is within the missile target of India and Myanmar. Now let’s see what this fighter jet can do. The missile launch range of the JF-17 Thunder Fighter varies depending on the type of missile. Here is a detailed description of its main armament and their approximate range:
Air-to-Air Missiles (AAMs)
1.PL-5 E Short-Range Infrared
Range: 20 km
A heat-seeking missile for close combat, comparable to the AIM-9 Sidewinder.
2.SD-10 (PL-12) (Beyond Visual Range)
Range: 70-100 km
A radar-guided missile for medium to long-range combat. It is the primary BVR missile for the earlier JF-17 block.
3.PL-15 (Advanced Long-Range)
Range: 150-200 km
JF-17 block This missile has an active radar seeker and is designed to counter advanced threats such as the Meteor missile. It significantly increases the aircraft’s BVR capabilities.
Air-to-Surface Missiles:
- C-802AK Anti-Ship Missile:
Range:180 km
A sea-skimming missile for maritime attacks. - CM-802AKG (Man-in-the-Loop):
Range:230 km
A land-attack variant with extended range and precision guidance. - Ra’ad ALCM (Air-Launched Cruise Missile):
Range:350 km
A standoff weapon for tactical targets. - MAR-1 Anti-Radiation Missile:
Range:25-60 km
Targets enemy radar installations.
Guided Bomb:
LS6 Glide Bomb: 50-60 km. Satellite-guided with standoff range. GBU10/12 Laser Guided Bomb: Effective within 10-15 km of the target.
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Last question: With the approval of which needs and plans, the acceptability of the proposals of which approved domestic and foreign expert panels,
analysis, through which tender verification and state decisions, is this self-destructive anti-national initiative being taken to hand over the money of Bangladeshis to defeated Pakistan? The people of Bangladesh want to know today and want to resist the evil conspirators and looters.
Author:
Tipu Chowdhury
History, Society-Generation and Politics Analyst
Boston,USA