Additional home secretary: Amit Shah did not express concern

[Homo Sapiens]

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangla...oncern-on-illegal-immigration-from-bangladesh

1. Foreign Affairs

Additional home secretary: Amit Shah did not express concern
Humayun Kabir Bhuiyan

• Published at 12:59 am August 10th, 2019

Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and Indian Home Minister Amit Shah during the seventh home minister-level bilateral talks held in New Delhi on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 PID




No mention of north-east India or NRC in 7th home minister-level talks in Delhi on Wednesday, he says

A senior Home Ministry official has refuted the Indian government’s claim that Amit Shah expressed concern about illegal immigration into India from Bangladesh, especially in the north-east, during the seventh home minister-level bilateral talks held in New Delhi on Wednesday.

He also made it clear that there was no mention of north-east or National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam from the Indian side at the meeting.

“During the meeting, the ministers expressed satisfaction that both countries are working closer than ever before in every sector, including security and border management. They reiterated their commitment to keep the borders friendly, and in this regard appreciated the close co-operation between their border guarding forces,” said a press release issued by the Indian Home Ministry on Thursday.

“The gamut of issues related to bilateral security co-operation was discussed during the meeting. Both home ministers reaffirmed the need to further curb the menace of trans-border crimes, and therefore agreed on the need for greater cooperation to achieve our [the Indian government’s] aim of a secure border. Both sides also reviewed the pending issues related to security and infrastructure at the borders, and agreed to take steps towards the expedited resolution of these matters,” it said.

“Home Minister Shri Amit Shah also raised India’s concern regarding the illicit movement of undocumented persons across the border, with a view to find solutions to this problem especially in north-east India,” it added.

The press release, however, did not mention Bangladeshi delegation’s response to the alleged concern of Amit Shah, also the president of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The press release issued by Bangladesh Home Ministry on Wednesday also did not make mention of “any concern raised by the Indian home minister regarding illegal immigration, particularly in the north-east.”

The news related to Shah’s concern was widely published in Indian media, and referring to those, the Bangladeshi media also carried the report.

To learn Bangladesh’s response in this regard, Dhaka Tribune tried to contact several delegation members including the home minister, the home secretary, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) director general, inspector general of police, and director general of Passport and Immigration. But, despite repeated attempts, none could be reached.

Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Delhi Syed Muazzem Ali, a member of the delegation was reached, but he was unwilling to talk about the issue.

Finally, Additional Home Secretary (Political and ICT) Abu Bakar Siddique, a member of the Bangladeshi delegation, was reached by Dhaka Tribune.

When asked of the response from the Bangladeshi Home Minister, to the concern of his Indian counterpart, he said: “Response...what response?”

“The Indian home minister did not raise any such concerns to us. All he said was that both countries should work together to prevent illicit drug smuggling, smuggling in general, and illegal movement of people to keep the border safe,” said the additional home secretary.

“He [Shah] said this from the perspective of both the countries,” he added.

“Even when he said this, he meant all the borders. He did not mention the north-east,” affirmed Mr. Siddiqui.

When asked if NRC issue was raised, the senior official said: “Not at all. You know, till now India never raised this issue officially with Bangladesh at any level.”

When his attention was drawn to the Indian Home Ministry’s press release that mentioned the raising of concern, he said: “That was not correct. You better see our press release.”

When asked as to why a joint press release was not issued, he would not give any answer.

An official of the Bangladesh High Commission said: “I was expecting that a joint press release would be issued. But, I don’t know why it was not issued.”

The language and spirit of the press releases issued separately by the two home ministries are more or less the same, aside from the mention of the “concern of Amit Shah” in the Indian press release.

 

[Chakar The Great]

Did Bangladesh take up Kashmir Issue??

Probably not , there is difference between slaves and masters I suppose. Slaves will always be slaves.

 

[Bilal9]

Did Bangladesh take up Kashmir Issue??

Probably not , there is difference between slaves and masters I suppose. Slaves will always be slaves.

I am glad you did not join the diplomatic core in your country.

There was a Bangladeshi author who said that "Desis are capable of one easy thing only, and that is criticism"....

 

[Chakar The Great]

I am glad you did not join the diplomatic core in your country.

There was a Bangladeshi author who said that "Desis are capable of one easy thing only, and that is criticism"....

Thats not answer to my question. Who cares about a third world Bangladeshi author and what he says.

 

[Mage]

Did Bangladesh take up Kashmir Issue??

Probably not , there is difference between slaves and masters I suppose. Slaves will always be slaves.

So what will Pakistan do about Kashmir?
And why will BD minister talk about Kashmir? When BD govt said it is India and Pak's matter.

 

[graphican]

@Bilal9;

When you lose your foundation, you are doomed to fall no matter how tall you grow.

What is the ideology of Bangladesh now? Other than hating Pakistan (we understand) are you standing for something? Is that peace at all costs even if you had to lose your honor, identity, and Iman? Is that Hindu Muslim brotherhood? Is that appeasement of New Dehli? Is that "let's grow taller and offend no one"?

Pakistan has a narrative and we are standing for it - Pakistan ka Matlab kya La ILaha IllaAllah - What is the slogan of Bangladesh these days?

 

[Bilal9]

@Bilal9;

When you lose your foundation, you are doomed to fall no matter how tall you grow.

What is the ideology of Bangladesh now? Other than hating Pakistan (we understand) are you standing for something? Is that peace at all costs even if you had to lose your honor, identity, and Iman? Is that Hindu Muslim brotherhood? Is that appeasement of New Dehli? Is that "let's grow taller and offend no one"?

Pakistan has a narrative and we are standing for it - Pakistan ka Matlab kya La ILaha IllaAllah - What is the slogan of Bangladesh these days?

It is officially "friendship with all, enmity to none". Reality is different.

You have to choose your fights carefully.

And as Bangladeshis we'd rather practice our religion as a source of salvation rather than wear it on our sleeves. Being a devout Muslim does not mean you cause ruckus chaos on your OWN streets on any issue happening in another part of the world.

Sometimes it is not worth it to fight on some matters and simply use diplomacy. Bangladesh will survive fine, which is concentrating on providing ample 'Roti, Kapra aur Makaan' to its citizens. I ask you to ask your grandparents whether they remember that principle being the sole driver to 'make Pakistan great again' at its founding period. Maybe your leaders have forgotten.

The stature of Bangladesh in world diplomatic circles is tall enough with enough honor, identity and Imaan and is no less than that of Pakistan. You can Google this.

 

[graphican]

It is officially "friendship with all, enmity to none". Reality is different.

You have to choose your fights carefully.

And as Bangladeshis we'd rather practice our religion as a source of salvation rather than wear it on our sleeves. Being a devout Muslim does not mean you cause ruckus chaos on your OWN streets on any issue happening in another part of the world.

Sometimes it is not worth it to fight on some matters and simply use diplomacy. Bangladesh will survive fine, which is concentrating on providing ample 'Roti, Kapra aur Makaan' to its citizens. I ask you to ask your grandparents whether they remember that principle being the sole driver to 'make Pakistan great again' at its founding period. Maybe your leaders have forgotten.

The stature of Bangladesh in world diplomatic circles is tall enough with enough honor, identity and Imaan and is no less than that of Pakistan. You can Google this.

@Bilal9;

We don't expect you should rock your streets because of carnage in Kashmir, but what you are saying is that you do not associate with this carnage and India occupation of Kashmir is a problem happening in some part of the world you are not bothered with.

As a father, you can abandon your infant children and leave them to wolves giving the same argument, but you don't. You feel they are part of you and you are part of them. For the Muslims carnage in Kashmir, you are saying you will pick your fights - which means this is not your fight and the brutality of your neighbor India in Kashmir is not a concern. You disassociate yourself with those Muslims because your Hindu neighbor expects this from you.

There can be a better excuse infect, you can say brutalities in Kashmir are all made up and Bangladesh would not budge because it knows there is nothing happening on the ground.

It is not a test of Kashmiris. You said you will not wear your faith on the sleeves which is fine but do you keep your faith somewhere in your body? Head or heart perhaps? If so, when you offer your next Sajda, tell your Lord that your faith is to earn salvation that you expect that benefits of your salvation will be increased as a result of this disassociation and minding your "roti kapra and makan".

Prophet Muhammad SAWW said, stop a bad doing with your hands, if not stop it with your voice, and if not call the crime bad in your heart. So where in these stages do you stand today?

 

[bluesky]

Did Bangladesh take up Kashmir Issue??

Probably not , there is difference between slaves and masters I suppose. Slaves will always be slaves.

A bilateral meeting, especially between two Ministers of two neighboring countries, is not conducted without first setting the Agenda. An Agenda is discussed through emails and talks on the phone by taking many weeks before it is finalized. So, I will not be surprised if the Agenda did not include the Kashmir issue that started only two days ago.

By the way, India has been our slaves for a thousand years and again when in 1971 our successful diplomacy forced it to fight on our behalf. A day is coming when we will make you again our full-time slaves. All those what India is doing in Assam and Kashmir is out of panic to be dominated by us again. But, in reality, this is what will cause India to be divided and again dominated by us. History repeats itself.