Buy J-7 jets from Pakistan, back Northeast insurgency to deter India: Bangladesh professor's shocker (WATCH)
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 30, 2024, 3:32 PM ISTA viral video of Dhaka University Professor Dr. Shahiduzzaman has sparked outrage after he suggested Bangladesh acquire J-7 fighter jets from Pakistan and support insurgent movements in India's northeast to deter New Delhi.
Amidst escalating tensions between India and Bangladesh, a viral video of Dhaka University Professor Dr. Shahiduzzaman has drawn widespread condemnation for suggesting that his nation purchase J-7 fighter jets from Pakistan to deter India and openly advocating support for insurgent movements in India’s northeast.
Dr. Shahiduzzaman, a professor of International Relations, described the J-7 jets, a Chinese-designed aircraft co-produced by Pakistan, as being "equivalent to the United States' F-35" and called for Bangladesh to acquire three squadrons. "If India sees that J-7 is stationed at Bangladeshi airbases, it will certainly discourage their army," he declared in the seminar that sparked the outrage.
A Bangladeshi expert says they can buy advanced Jets from Pakistan. His dream is that to deter India they get 3 squadrons of J7
At the end he mentions Bangladesh wish to provide Assamese insergents all help they need. pic.twitter.com/OjypRfG3Eg
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The professor went further, referencing the ongoing unrest in India’s northeastern states, including Manipur and Mizoram, and suggested that Bangladesh capitalize on the instability by providing support to Assamese insurgents.
"Manipur and Mizoram are already burning. If people from Assam join them, we should capitalize on that," he added.
Here's a look at some of the reactions to Professor Shahiduzzaman's latest remarks:
Such people are the real curse of Bangladesh. Once this so called foul mouthed professor raped a student. He was banned from Dhaka University.
With Yunus' blessing, he is now going on TV talk shows. A true Pakistani. Can you imagine what he teaches his students? https://t.co/tZZjkJ0cHw
These are not madrasa chhaps. Note how their so-called educated people also hate india. We should have let them suffer under the Pakistanis IMHO https://t.co/K559WEhrIS
— Promita Mukherjee🇮🇳 (@promzzz)Buying outdated J7s from Pakistan to 'deter' India? That’s like bringing a slingshot to a tank fight. And Assamese insurgents? First deal with your Rohingyas-India isn't your dumping ground or your charity ward. Clean your mess before dreaming big! https://t.co/lxCnGqIvJ5
— SAMBIT DEY (@R_Sambitdey)These Bangladeshi have ill mindset about India.
India helped Bangladesh during 1971 war against Pakistan.
Pakistani Army raped & killed millions of Bangladeshis
Besides that Bangladeshis muslims are supporting Pakistan.
These are shameless & traitors. https://t.co/o07E4Jzo2f
Now, understand the play in NE - not just chicken neck gang that cong comm ecosystem supports in effect aiding foreign malign entities.
Review happenings in Manipur & the comm E terror toolkit.
But then, puppeted BO club made their agenda clear, not so subtly, esp in last 4… https://t.co/mx4bktqDlF
Idiots of highest order. Similar morons are their in pakistan, too. Keep blabbering. India will answer covertly 😅 https://t.co/9waCz9sDXU
— dambrat🇮🇳 (@bokya2017)One begger begs from another begger... https://t.co/0sG2uCyDMY
— Suresh Patel 🇮🇳 (@srpatel40)A big opportunity for the IAF and Indian Army to test some new missiles...
Let's do it... https://t.co/t5Xv0iwaos
When Dhaka University professor calls for nuclearisation of Bangladesh ‘to deter India’
This is not the first time Dr. Shahiduzzaman has stirred controversy. In September earlier this year, Dr. Shahiduzzaman had called for a Nuclear Treaty with Pakistan to deter India, a nation that played the pivotal role in the birth of Bangladesh.
"To change India’s habitual perception, the right answer would be for us to become a nuclear-capable, Nuclearisation of Bangladesh. Being nuclear nuclear-capable does not mean that we should become a nuclear power. By nuclear-capable, I mean that we should enter into a nuclear treaty with our former rival Pakistan," he had said.
"Pakistan has always been Bangladesh’s most trusted security partner. But the Indians don’t want us to believe this. The Awami League wants us not to believe this. But this is the truth. Bangladesh should tilt towards Pakistan. The Pakistanis have a jealous heart. They don’t want us to apologize. But they also don’t want us to stay with India. They are ready to do anything to protect us from India," he had added.
“We have to develop a Nuclear Treaty with Pakistan. Pakistan is the most reliable and trustworthy security ally of Bangladesh. This is exactly what the Indians don't want us to believe.”
~ Professor Shahiduzzaman, Dhaka University while addressing military officers at a seminar pic.twitter.com/gfAeZrTJcj
BANGLADESH: Professor Shahiduzzaman of Dhaka University wants a Nuclear Treaty with Pakistan to counter India. pic.twitter.com/oAO7ksyKcw
— Sensei Kraken Zero (@YearOfTheKraken)Professor Shahiduzzaman had also suggested acquiring nuclear missiles from Pakistan and deploying them along the border with India. He proposed placing Pakistan’s Ghauri short-range missiles in North Bengal and the Chittagong Hill Tracts, claiming it would serve as a deterrent against India. He further alleged that India harbors intentions of annexing parts of Bangladesh and integrating them into its northeastern states. According to him, forming a nuclear treaty with Pakistan and acquiring its missiles would be essential to counter such threats.
The Dhaka University professor's latest remarks comes at a time of rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, particularly after a surge in violence against Hindu minorities in the neighbouring country. The outrage also follows the recent arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON member, on sedition charges. Das and 18 others were accused of disrespecting Bangladesh's national flag during a rally in October. Following his arrest and denial of bail earlier this week, protests erupted across Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka and Chattogram.
India has expressed serious concerns over the escalating anti-India rhetoric in Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing Parliament, emphasized the responsibility of the Bangladeshi government to protect minorities amid a surge in extremist rhetoric and violence targeting Hindus. "The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh," he said.
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