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Dhaka seeks restoration of 1965 rail links

Dhaka seeks restoration of 1965 rail links - The Times of India

TNN | Apr 25, 2011, 03.45am IST
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DHAKA: DHAKA: Bangladesh has pitched for restoration of two rail links, destroyed in the 1965 war, to improve people-to-people ties. In addition, it has demanded that India provide duty- and quota-free access to 61 products, mainly textiles, as part of a plan to improve the terms of trade with its neighbour.

The suggestion for restoration of rail links was made by Bangaldeshi PM Sheikh Hasina during a meeting with commerce & industry minister Anand Sharma here on Sunday.

India has already provided $1 billion assistance to Bangladesh to improve rail and road links. On Sunday, it decided to provide the newly-launched buyers' credit facility for projects undertaken in the neighbouring country. The facility would also make bids by Indian companies more attractive.

While there was no word on the duty- and quota-free items, a decision is likely by the time Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visits Dhaka later this year. Steps have already been initiated to improve exports to India.

On Saturday, India decided to increase duty free import quota for garments by 25% to 10 million pieces from eight million earlier, and also dispensed with countervailing duties on import of all jute products.

While announcing these measures, Sharma also pitched for sharing some of the gains that Bangladesh received from the European Union in the form of preferential access for textiles. Sharma suggested that Bangladeshi companies source fabrics for garments from Indian companies for making garments and share some of the gains.

Textiles apart, New Delhi made a strong pitch for allowing access for Indian shipments through Chittagong and Mongla ports, which would help considerably lower the transaction cost for Indian companies, especially those operating in the North East.

Bangladeshi commerce minister Muhammad Faruk Khan said that while access could be provided, Bangladesh needed to upgrade its infrastructure for the purpose. "Work on developing the roads and the rail connectivity with the ports are underway," he said.

Sharma said that beefing up infrastructure at border points would help the cause further. India is spending Rs 142 crore in upgrading the land customs station at Petrapole, while another Rs 73 crore would be invested in a similar exercise in Akhaura. Work on both these trading points would be completed next year, officials said.
 
This is absolutely annoying seeing how this BAL and hassina government is giving concession to the bhartis without getting any from them... What does she think can be achieved by restoring the 2 abandoned line... when we have already dhaka kolkata line and kolkata - agartola line is already about to resume... So what is the purpose of this line. Awami league should come out from all these bharti appeasement deals... or this 2 route also part of transit deal!!!
 
This is absolutely annoying seeing how this BAL and hassina government is giving concession to the bhartis without getting any from them... What does she think can be achieved by restoring the 2 abandoned line... when we have already dhaka kolkata line and kolkata - agartola line is already about to resume... So what is the purpose of this line. Awami league should come out from all these bharti appeasement deals... or this 2 route also part of transit deal!!!

Who demanded this line, bangladesh side or Indian side?
 
Sami,

A railway link between Rohanpur and Singhabad to facilitate transit traffic from Bangladesh to Nepal through India and making the Akhoura-Agartala line operational for BD trade with the NE of India.

Therefore, it is least that India can do to help BD improve its economy and link it with neighbouring countries.

If you want to be isolated from the neighbouring countries and then it is your call.

India really does not require the trade with BD, bigger and more credible players are eyeing its economy and trade ties and that is where the real money lies!!

What is your Foreign Exchange Reserve status?

Help and you are damned, don't help you are still damned!!

Look before you leap and vent your Indiaphobia!
 
India really does not require the trade with BD, bigger and more credible players are eyeing its economy and trade ties and that is where the real money lies!!

Oh really, Tiki bro?

From the original article:

While announcing these measures, Sharma also pitched for sharing some of the gains that Bangladesh received from the European Union in the form of preferential access for textiles. Sharma suggested that Bangladeshi companies source fabrics for garments from Indian companies for making garments and share some of the gains.

Then why such a shameless request when these guys are ready to provide some "trade concessions"? Do you think it's necessary, Tiki bro?

PS: Interesting to note that China never asked such favors from us. It's all one way concessions from USA, Russia and China. India, the superpower, surprises us at times.
 
Recently India has become such a generous country that it has increased its garments import quota by 2 MILLION PIECES. The export value of this 2 million is more or less 8 million dollar. Not bad for India with which BD has more than $3 billion trade deficit. Ridiculous Indians here are celebrating the news with wine.

By the way, the talk only BD govt seems not to have used a single dollar of the $1 billion credit line. GoB probably understands that its use will only expand the trade deficit.
 
Oh really, Tiki bro?

From the original article:



Then why such a shameless request when these guys are ready to provide some "trade concessions"? Do you think it's necessary, Tiki bro?

PS: Interesting to note that China never asked such favors from us. It's all one way concessions from USA, Russia and China. India, the superpower, surprises us at times.

Mian,

You amuse.

Have you checked the trade that India does with the world.

Now compare India's trade with the world and what 'great impact' the drop in the ocean trade with Bangladesh makes for India

Heard of BRIC?

G 20?

Collectively, the G-20 economies comprise 85% of global gross national product, 80% of world trade (including EU intra-trade) and two-thirds of the world population.

I see India's name in the G20, but I fail to see any other South Asian nations in the list, not even the 'high trade' Bangladesh!!!!

Now isn't it a shame that such a great and modern trading nation which is making such a great impact on the world with its vests and underwears as Bangladesh is missing from the invitees?

And it is laughable that whereas the world is moving toward high tech fields for trade, you go into a high ecstatic peal with textiles like vests and underwears as if it is the be all and end all of industry and trade.

Why ask BD to 'share'?

Since you ask me, I thought it right not to displease you and so I will reply - Well, if it was one way gift, people like you with immense Indiaphobia, would claim that Bangladesh has been reduced to the level of beggars.

China never asked for favours is because they want to extend their hegemony over Asia and it would be foolish to go into a quid pro quo mode!

India has no hegemonic aspirations.

I hope this satisfies you, Mian.
 
And it is laughable that whereas the world is moving toward high tech fields for trade, you go into a high ecstatic peal with textiles like vests and underwears as if it is the be all and end all of industry and trade.

You are as bullying as any Indians are. Note, all the countries of today's developed world have started development with selling tiny things. Even India today keeps its population unfed only to export that food saving to other countries. So, what is your point to go against our tiny garments? Do you expect us to sell cars, submarines and jet planes to europe. Are you joking? It is good tthat we export garments today as also India used to do only a few years ago.

by the way, India has lost much of its international garments market to our products. What a pity!
 
When Tiki Tam Tam rains, Tiki Tam Tam pours! Well bro, let's skip to the part where you really answer my question!

Why ask BD to 'share'?

Since you ask me, I thought it right not to displease you and so I will reply - Well, if it was one way gift, people like you with immense Indiaphobia, would claim that Bangladesh has been reduced to the level of beggars.

China never asked for favours is because they want to extend their hegemony over Asia and it would be foolish to go into a quid pro quo mode!

India has no hegemonic aspirations.

I hope this satisfies you, Mian.

Note the four bold parts of your wordy prose:

*** Immense Indophobia? Is that how you label people who don't like you because of:

- Farakka, Tipaimukh; Consequence: long-term Desertification

- Talpotti; Consequence: War or long-term hostility

- Sea & Land boundary conflicts; Consequence: same as above and loss of valuable resources

- Make BD a scapegoat for internal security failures; Consequence: increased hostility

- Make a circus show out of Tin Bigha Corridor access while at the same time requesting full-fledged transit across BD; Consequence: Indiaphobia?

Let's not get into border killings and the one-sided trade barriers (wow.. are ALL these really going away?) for now.

And for the love of God, don't even think of bringing religion in to explain your Indiaphobia phenomena. No one's interested except Al-Zakir & co.

*** level of beggars: When was the last time we complained about Bangladesh being reduced to level of beggars? Come on bro, I see you as one of more likable Indian members. I can only expect these kind of remarks from trolls, not the likes of you.

*** China wants to expand their hegemony: well, as long as we benefit from their concessions, why should we care? You've been shouting wolf (string of pearls?) for ages, but BD people are against foreign military bases - so there never was a plan of establishing a Chinese "pearl" here. The same reason why Uncle Sam was turned away.

*** No hegemonic ambitions? So what was that about becoming a superpower and projecting power far and wide, that you guys are so fond of discussing? Maybe, just maybe, you plan to use the Aircraft Carrier to only kill Somali pirates and bring eternal peace, no?
 
You are as bullying as any Indians are. Note, all the countries of today's developed world have started development with selling tiny things. Even India today keeps its population unfed only to export that food saving to other countries. So, what is your point to go against our tiny garments? Do you expect us to sell cars, submarines and jet planes to europe. Are you joking? It is good tthat we export garments today as also India used to do only a few years ago.

by the way, India has lost much of its international garments market to our products. What a pity!

How am I a bully?

I am stating facts.

Tell me if I am wrong.

Nothing wrong with Bangaldesh textiles. Our footpaths in Kolkata are filled with them. And they are not bad quality either and they are cheap. I say all power to Bangladesh textiles.

But my point is - don't make a song and dance about it and deride others or wear blinkers just to prove a point that can be easily demolished.

It is not a pity that we do not lay emphasis on textile export. In fact, it is a sign that we do not rely on low tech products. We have graduated from textiles and so the emphasis on textile is for the internal market. The rural handicraft of India, however, has a huge niche clientèle.

You make a mistake. India's population is not unfed. It is merely that some eat the wrong food and so there is malnutrition as it is in all countries of the sub continent. Another fault is that of our PDS. The godowns are full, and the grains rot since the PDS is faulty.

Basmati rice is exported since it is expensive and the majority of Indians eat the cheaper than Basmati variety. And so on.

Only the surplus foodgrain gets exported.

And who says that Bangladesh requires to remain only confined to textiles? I am sure there are many things that Bangladesh can export or manufacture for export.

I can think of quality leather products and fancy jute items. Jute items are a rave in the western world and with the emphasis on the environment, the world is going back to Jute gunny bags and shopping bags.

I have a very nice Bangaldeshi Jute carpet.

Be imaginative and not get locked up in one product.

The rail link is opening up Bangladesh trade to Nepal and Bhutan where there will be a sizeable market and they can outsell foreign product since Bangladeshi goods will come cheap!
 
When Tiki Tam Tam rains, Tiki Tam Tam pours! Well bro, let's skip to the part where you really answer my question!



Note the four bold parts of your wordy prose:

*** Immense Indophobia? Is that how you label people who don't like you because of:

- Farakka, Tipaimukh; Consequence: long-term Desertification

- Talpotti; Consequence: War or long-term hostility

- Sea & Land boundary conflicts; Consequence: same as above and loss of valuable resources

- Make BD a scapegoat for internal security failures; Consequence: increased hostility

- Make a circus show out of Tin Bigha Corridor access while at the same time requesting full-fledged transit across BD; Consequence: Indiaphobia?

Let's not get into border killings and the one-sided trade barriers (wow.. are ALL these really going away?) for now.

And for the love of God, don't even think of bringing religion in to explain your Indiaphobia phenomena. No one's interested except Al-Zakir & co.

*** level of beggars: When was the last time we complained about Bangladesh being reduced to level of beggars? Come on bro, I see you as one of more likable Indian members. I can only expect these kind of remarks from trolls, not the likes of you.

*** China wants to expand their hegemony: well, as long as we benefit from their concessions, why should we care? You've been shouting wolf (string of pearls?) for ages, but BD people are against foreign military bases - so there never was a plan of establishing a Chinese "pearl" here. The same reason why Uncle Sam was turned away.

*** No hegemonic ambitions? So what was that about becoming a superpower and projecting power far and wide, that you guys are so fond of discussing? Maybe, just maybe, you plan to use the Aircraft Carrier to only kill Somali pirates and bring eternal peace, no?

It is not 'wordy prose'. It is commonplace English. It may appear wordy to those not quite equipped with the English language.

You are an odd fish to feel that I do not like Bangladeshis. I champion their cause. In fact, I have soft corner because my ancestral home is there, as also, I did a little bit for Bangladesh's liberation too! Therefore, if Bangladesh does well, I take it that I too have played a part. So, hate? I am afraid you are barking up the wrong tree.

Of course, bogus claim amuses me. It is not confined to Bangladesh issues. See my comments on the India becoming a Superpower. I say the day India does become superpower, then and then only can be talk about it. Till that happens, it is better to improve India internally and work towards a greater goal. These false 'war cries' does not appeal!!

Mian, as far as the niggling issue of the enclaves, BD and India are to have talks and make it a contiguous border. Sooner, the better.

Aircraft carrier for hegemony?

Do you understand warfare and defence?

Your comment belies the fact.

I suggest you find out some of your Generals (some are retired and some in service) who were my students in our Schools of Instruction and check out about warfare.
 
Recently India has become such a generous country that it has increased its garments import quota by 2 MILLION PIECES. The export value of this 2 million is more or less 8 million dollar. Not bad for India with which BD has more than $3 billion trade deficit. Ridiculous Indians here are celebrating the news with wine.

Just curious, how many other countries allow duty free exports of RMG from Bangladesh? If any at all?
 
@eastwatch

China has a $4.5billion trade surplus with Bangladesh, so Bangladesh should focus on getting that right before coming to India.
What do you have to say with regard to this?
 
This is absolutely annoying seeing how this BAL and hassina government is giving concession to the bhartis without getting any from them... What does she think can be achieved by restoring the 2 abandoned line... when we have already dhaka kolkata line and kolkata - agartola line is already about to resume... So what is the purpose of this line. Awami league should come out from all these bharti appeasement deals... or this 2 route also part of transit deal!!!

Brother it is the other way round. Congress dalals and Sonia are giving concessions to Bangladesh without anything in return. Why wasting Indian taxpayers money for charity. The Congress dalal's are wasting Indian money on Bangladesh. Hasina is a friend of Congress party and they are doing things for her political gains.
 

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