Is Bangladesh Getting Ready For War? Explore India's Choices With Lt Gen Ravi Shankar (r)

[@PGurus1]

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[@commodusmeridius4718]

Hasina along with India put us in this situation Now we will suffer it's consequences

[@TravelwithOmarFarooq]

Can you explain what you mean by "water" as leverage and what the general meant by "I am sure the government is using that leverage"? India flooded 18 districts of Bangladesh unjustly, it is a crime. Do you think people will keep Bangladesh bowing down to this Indian aggression?

[@Mkk-sl]

Two questions. Firstly don’t you think that holding first line and second line ammunition at least a natural right of any army? And that we have the right to buy from anywhere in the world? Secondly, why do you connect Pakistan and ISI with Bangladesh Army always? Firstly, not a single soldier of present Bangladesh army served in any capacity in Pak army. The country is 53 years old and has the legacy of fighting against pak army in 71.

[@TravelwithOmarFarooq]

@@Mkk-sl Indian defense and Intelligence agency runs under 70 years old doctrine. They cannot come up with any better agreement. It is definitely a shortcoming of Indians. They failed to understand a country with a 180 million population, which is made up of mostly huge percentage of youth! India needs to develop healthy relationships based on respect. Using aggression like this video will create more negative feelings against India in Bangladesh. They literally suggesting flooding a nation to punish them. I cannot believe such a blunt person can be a Lt. General of such a big army.

[@mohammadabdulhannanzoarder4253]

You are talking about genocide. Do you have statistics of Hindus killed in Bangladesh? Do you want Bangladesh a perpetual subservient country of India forever? Do you know that disproportionately, Hindus are holding senior government positions in Bangladesh. Have you considered to what extent your country has been benefited in all areas of trade, commerce and employment of Indian nationals in Bangladesh. I think Gen Ravi Shankar has more familiar about Bangladesh. Indian psyche is very hostile and unfortunately unfriendly with Bangladesh. You should treat Bangladesh as a sovereign nation. Never ever you will win Bangladeshi citizenship unless you appreciate the reality on grounds.

[@Comment_Man_007]

I am a proud Bangladeshi... And my religion is Sanatan. Respect to Lt Gen Ravi Shankar Sir. My advice for my Indian brother's are ," pls do not believe in political propaganda. And do not bother just believe in karma.

[@abryan8117]

thanls brother, u r a true brother.❤

[@Sj247-t6l]

Agreed. This is part of bigger propaganda campaign.

[@silentsea2998]

Right bro

[@wahidurrahman77]

India has not solved our problem even India's own country has a problem. we are much better than India, Only India, not any neighbouring country like them. In future we will solve our problem it's not about religion or race we will live together in harmony

[@eternal108c]

Karma overtaken by oil Industry, All the HINDUS wherever they are try to get some license weapon.

[@EchoExpressions-pl6cf]

52:25 Liton's house was not burnt, it was Mashrafis. Who is this fool?

[@t.a6159]

He is no fool, he is a total liar

[@monjurj]

They are generally liars. One is ignorance other is lies. India's 20% income is from Bangladesh. And we have to be cautious forever to save our money, & assests.

[@captainnemo8072]

What's a mashrafi?

[@Aishaathome123]

I am Hindu and I live here in freedom with Muslims !

[@shoutout3651]

😂😂😂😂 with the same rights to I bet 😂😂😂😂

[@bijukarunakaran7730]

U are his next prey.

[@Aishaathome123]

@@shoutout3651 I never experienced any issues here, at least my place is safe

[@rafioist5591]

thats it brother

[@SubhashishBagchi]

What USTAB MONDOL, a Bangladeshi 15 years old boy??

[@সুৰচন্দ]

Bangladesh is a neighbouring country. Friendship depends on mutual respect to each other.

[@Ikmat]

Exactly.

[@safayetjahan7875]

I liked how General shankar pointed out every loopholes of his question. Such a sensible observation of the whole scenario. Respect from Bangladesh ❤

[@TheKrishna789]

Indian Army can't save Hindus in India, then how can we expect them to save Bangladeshi Hindus..

[@SanaatanSatyaHai]

How aren't the Army not saving Hindus

[@veegeeesskay6549]

What happened, got rejected in the selection process ?

[@TheKrishna789]

​​@@SanaatanSatyaHai because we expect army to do something when politicians can't do... Are u getting what I am trying to say.. I too respect army but.....

[@TheKrishna789]

​@@veegeeesskay6549​Don't be emotional bro, I too respect the army, but what were they doing when Kashmiri Hindus were Butchered...

[@SanaatanSatyaHai]

@@TheKrishna789 India is a democracy, and if the army acts independently, how are we different from Pakistan? I understand the urge to take action, but these decisions require time and can't be driven by emotions. The moment even one soldier enters Bangladesh, the U.S. will likely impose economic sanctions-they're waiting for us to slip up.

[@rolandselvanayagam2382]

First time listening to this podcast. The moustached Gen is pragmatic and sensible. The host - illustrates why many outside India view India as they do !

INDIA ...is seeing conspiracy...in Bangladesh disturbences,,.. America...which is your SOLE..is behind in disturbences,...& creating an ENEMY Z...for India.... Dont try to fool us...

[@mohdmzaman]

Bangladesh is always ready to face if any aggression from anywhere. Bangladesh doesn't fear anyone.

[@rafioist5591]

@@mohdmzaman yes

[@rajkhedwal]

What makes you think we will act against you.

[@silbirthagitoksangma8049]

Bangladesh always ready to face but what about flood in the last week 😂😂😂More than 60 lakhs people dislocated,if Bangladesh has capacity to control flood it wouldn't happen like this, public property demage during riots,within a week huge flood occured,after that rickshaw driver vs autorickshaw driver hits...Bangladesh taking 8 bn dolars from china to recover the demaged in the flood, Bangladesh has no capacity to counter India if huge war take place

[@MDROBINHOSSAIN-i8g]

@@silbirthagitoksangma8049 and you are happy for this

[@sps6]

your people are openly threathening india...putting terms on us..why we must be friendly to you?..its your internal issue solve it..why you drag india into this mia?...take ownership of your problems...you act agressive we will be double agressive..mind your words

[@SundarakrishnanIyer]

General s approach towards Bangladesh tobe highly appreciated. There should not be emotional approach action tobe taken by India

[@sabhyatasharma750]

Very balanced realistic analysis sans rhetoric, good to hear such voices as Lt. General Shankar.

[@sreevenk7]

Sreeji is talking very emotionally. Agree with Gen RaviShankar. Have to tread carefully

[@chillax360]

He is showing some susu swamy energy trying to push anti bjp sentiments in name of being hyper Hindu while sitting in US 😂🤣

[@safayetjahan7875]

Most of his accusations were based on the fake videos on the social media. Being a Bangladeshi I’m astonished by his thoughts about the whole scenario here

[@TTDNTV2011]

Gen.Shankar's experience speaks. As he said , after experience with Nepal, India would be careful in moving forward. Govt has to weigh all options before taking action.

[@DibyaRPrakash]

In a war no one wins. So both sides should come to the conclusion via dialogue. It's the acid test for diplomats of both the parties to bring peace in the region.

[@sureshrupa1970]

The way the General responded to the questions, one can only respect the ethos of the Indian Army. Measured, realistic, apolitical, sworn to protect the constitution - it is great to hear a voice of reason in these unreasonable times.

[@abbarajusathyadeva717]

Gen shanker is very pragmatic and his talk is strategic.He is very knowledgeable and he is correct.

[@jatinpatel1224]

He may be, but Indian armed forces do not want to demonstrate valor to recoup PoJK for sanatani hindus and Bangladesh for Sanatani Hindus.

[@pyrology101]

@@jatinpatel1224 I think the deeper problem is the lack of narrative building. Everybody and his dog are creating negative propaganda against India and Indians.Wanting to be part of UNSC, and needing its economy to grow while maintaining a massive and relevant Military it not easy.

[@rajalakshmiradhakrishnan5343]

Mr Iyer looks very childish in his arguments ,Ravi Shankar Sir !I I salute you.for your "matured,approach" and your patriotism ,it is very easy to ask Questiions from USA

[@IND-o5b]

​@@rajalakshmiradhakrishnan5343No doubt Lt Gen sir was good but certainly we need to appreciate the concerns of Mr Iyer towards BD Hindus and his love towards mother land.

[@dotamaze]

@@IND-o5b First India needs to fix it's internal issues before trying to save Bangladeshi Hindus.

[@raselmahmud5817]

gen ravi shankar ❤❤ what a knowledgeable person, Bangladesh not want war bcz we dont like war, india is super power, we wants honorable relations with india, lets support our progress with our new government, inshallah new Bangladesh will be developed modern Bangladesh

[@NancyRahman-kv4ic]

Bangladesh being a bankrupt as you think yet have taken more than 1 million of Rohingyas from Mianmar since last 10 years . If you are so worried about hindus ‘ life in Bangladesh why don’t you open your border and take them? 😅

[@Samadhang587]

Same with you bangladeshi and pakistanis always worried about muslims in india why you not take them . We ready you take hindus here and take muslims in your country. By the way we have already implemented CAA act for the minorities of Bangladesh, pakistan, and afganistan.😅 welcome

[@NancyRahman-kv4ic]

@@Samadhang587 good for you. Bangladesh did never interfere with India’s internal matters. There were no protest marches in Bangladesh against atrocities of Muslims in India. We are busy with own oppressor( fascist Hasina who fled to India and got a sanctuary there) planted by India.

[@Samadhang587]

@@NancyRahman-kv4ic nice joke I heard many jamat moulavis giving provocative speeches and students also against India they want to capture 7 by cutting chicken nake . They want to fight against indiar they want gajva e hind in same language of Pakistan

[@NitinJoban]

Shree Iyerji today you seem to be drifting even after the logic is so well explained by our General on this show

[@SadadAfnan]

IMAGINE...one world one natiaon As abangladeshi i request my indian friends please try to be a friend not rival. We are one we are human.we trying to stop making any hindu muslim clash. This is not only bangladesh problem but also worldwide. Take love my brothers wishes that out relationship will be the best relation ever made

[@rajkhedwal]

We wish the same,I can never ever think of BD as our rival. Our only worry,if BNP comes to power(offcourse that's your country's choice) they will shelter anti India people,like in the past and those all will lead to real trouble.

[@captainnemo8072]

India is only concerned of regional security, and a refugee crisis in India resulting from attacks on Bangladeshi minorities.

[@ChandraniChoudhuri]

Very sensible and matured answers from Gen. Shankar... Respect...

[@sarodrau4602]

India has no moral to talk about democracy in Bangladesh because it supported a non- democratic government for 15 years and made this rivalry between the two friendly countries. India in 1971 is not the same as last 15 years India likely Awamileag in 1971 is not Sheikh Hasina's Awamileag. Hindus of Bangladesh should not support corrupted awamileag. They better make a new political party to reform their own rights. War for Hindus from India is a stupid idea, General is correct. Think, saving Hindus in Bangladesh is not the duty of India but Bangladesh...make a moral friendship with state level rather to a personal level that PM Modi did.

[@tjena5772]

I listened to Gen Shankar at length for the first time and I must say that I've been mighty impressed. The good General makes me proud of the high intellectual calibre of our defence leaders. To Sree and his regular viewers I've one question to ask, what do we need to 'fix' first if I may use that chaalu word, Bangladesh or our West Bengal? And to Sree particularly I want to poke his overenthussism on Bangladeshi Hindus, would he be happy to allow 100 Pinaki Bhattacharyas into this country?

[@gopalcudas]

Bangladeshi common Hindus are not like Pinaki.

[@KrishnamurthyNarayanan]

​@@gopalcudas:Where are the Hindus in Pakistan and Bangla Desh?.. Most of them have either been mercilessly killed, or converted to Islam forcibly., The percentage of Hindu popularion, there has come down drastically there.,

[@Armchair_DataNerd]

@@KrishnamurthyNarayanan Please stop spreading hate. In 1974, 13.5% of BD population was Hindu, in absolute numbers, 90 Lakhs or 9 Million. Today: the Hindu percentage is 9%, 1.5 Crore, 15 Million in absolute terms! It’s more than 50% more than at birth. So total number of Hindus have increased EVERY YEAR Since BANGLADESH’s BIRTH! Historically Muslims in BD, have more babies than other communities. It’s the same in almost every country with Muslims. Even that has slowed dramatically in Bangladesh now average family has 2.1 children, just above replacement rate.

[@dotamaze]

Lt Gen Ravi Shankar (r) is a very wise man. I agree with him.

[@ManiVannan-d1o]

When enemies are in self destruction mode, remain calm

[@jaggar28]

Replacing a puppet with a Nobel Laureate is "self destruction"? 🤣🤣🤣

[@rafioist5591]

@@jaggar28 uhu replacing a puppet with another puppet but we have to remember the power of students has everything

[@RVI123]

Agree with Lt Gen on many of hard choices ,,, agree Iyer’s emotions are getting ahead of hard facts on ground

[@faizmohammed9036]

I am a Bangladeshi Muslims, listening to raviji it heartening bangladeshi's never think even for a while that it behave against India the most loving country for bangladeshi. It’s India’s mind set how you can make us closer to you avoiding Radical leftists political group.

[@salahuddinahmed788]

If you are so worried about the Hindus of Bangladesh, you can take them all to your country ! We are protecting all our citizens of Bangladesh & all are enjoying equal level !

[@harunalrashid3784]

You people are talking absolute bullshit. It is students and mass people who toppled Hasina for her bad deeds she indulged in for last 15 years. She and her party men looted banking system, did corruption, sent money to overseas countries illegally, did enforced disappearances of dissents, took away freedom of expressions, killed army officers at Pilkhana in 2009, killed hefazat activists at Motijheel in 2013 and lastly killed thousands of students and mass people in July- August 2024, destroyed democracy, judiciary, election system. She dared to do all these to stay in power with India's blind support. Killing of Hundus in Bangladesh is a propagand by Indian media. Bangladesh maintains far more communal harmony than India does. India built relation with Awami league not with people of Bangladesh. That is point where India made blunder. Every agreements signed between these countries are in favour of India. There is no win-win situation. India never recognise Bangladeshi people as friends. And common people of Bangladedh know it very well. It is India's authoritative attitude that caused it loss its neighbouring friends like Bangladesh. India has to rethink its apporach towards Bangladesh.

[@narayanasamyvishwanathan785]

Don't use the word bulshit and it is offensive word against our Major Lt.General and Sree Iyer who discusses on the issues of India/ Bangladesh. It's India who liberated East Pakistan and formed Bangladesh and don't forget your roots.

[@abhiyou0tube]

Bangladesh and in your you are literally surviving due to Indian money and support.

[@abhiyou0tube]

@@mindblower5043 India’s GDP 4 Trilion dollars, also there is over 6 billion dollars line of credit, only to Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s GDP only 460 Billion dollars and it owes 1 Billion dollars only to India’s energy companies. Thank India that you have electricity to charge your phone when you type this message!

[@sincereman6939]

as a Bangladeshi, i agree with you. India needs to build a relationship with other parties like jamaat and bnp. Jamaat or bnp is not anti-hindu.

[@WasimAhmad-ln8lb]

​@@narayanasamyvishwanathan785 as your major is respecting Bangladesh 😂

[@Gxy9640]

I am Bangladeshi Hindu, doctor by profession, on 6th August my chamber and house was looted and burnt, my crime is I am Hindu. The present government is run by extremist Jamaat. Every day Hindu teachers are being intimidated and forced to resign, set on fire, but these are not coming in the media, censored, we are attacked, we are sovereign, save us, give us shelter in India.🙏

[@tanvirmahtab8025]

I suspect you are a fake Account. Would you tell me where is your chamber?I am a doctor.I haven’t seen anything like that in our community

[@TheRocknrolla12]

Only Awameleuge Activists who tormented normal people have faced wrath of the people. There is no threat intended to anyone else, let alone our Sanatani Brothers. We have only Bangladeshi no majority nor there is any minority.

[@Finixrdx]

​@@tanvirmahtab8025We all know who is actually who , okay 😂 So don't fake , please go back to other places

[@tanvirmahtab8025]

@@Finixrdx oh really?how do you do so?Eager to know

[@Gxy9640]

@@tanvirmahtab8025 I know you are trying to conceal the fact, that not new at all, Methodology of Riot 1*Rejection 2*Ignore 3*Denying 4*Sift the blame to awami league, You are now on 1st stage, and if you are a doctor why you are waiting your time here? I doubt you. You can't suppress the reality. You should watch your batabilebu TV or waaz mahfil ,that would be more befitting.

[@ashwinikumar1960]

Admit it, that we as Hindus are weak and therefore not engaging proactively to protect them anywhere or Bangladesh.

[@akhilchandra9980]

I am fascinated with General's maturity of thoughts, clarity and pragmatism and being candid.

[@globalcitizen6340]

With due regards to the General's views, I am dead sure, the US would arm Bangladesh to create problem for India either directly or indirectly so that they could pose significant amount of resistance if in case India Army has to intervene. In the meantime, if the US is able to build a base in BANGLADESH, then what happens!

[@DevTech.s]

Make a search on Google which country has bigest peramilitary. Then think about this nonsense indian invasion of Bangladesh 😂

[@globalcitizen6340]

@@DevTech.s 😎🤓

[@ramugoudar7772]

@@DevTech.s Your jihadi paramilitary has sticks to fight against well armed Indian army.

[@tamzidislam3203]

@@DevTech.s war is not won by numbers 😂 there is a saying in our region “ I will provide you a force that love de*ath as much you love life”

[@DevTech.s]

@@tamzidislam3203 This truth is known by Indians. That's why they are getting mad on Hasina's fall.

[@ahmedkowsar3809]

Général was very good and informative… In Bangladesh Hindu are more safe in Bangladesh then India. Hindus are not attacked by Muslim .. only those have been attacked by people who was with the dictator govt sheikh hasina weather he is Hindu or Muslim.. more then 1000 died only 2 Hindu was died.. Don’t spreed lie.. talk to Hindu directly to Bangladesh 🇧🇩.. as a Muslim I love Hindu to .. I have Hindu friends we are living together.

[@jyothiprabhu8411]

Oh so media is lying All videos /tv interviews are lies?

[@decodebangla-8158]

Liton Das house is not burned. It is a complete propaganda. You are not getting message from ground instead depending on propaganda. Cricket captain Mushrafi's house is burned not Liton Das. Fix your media first.

[@hossainaminkhan7728]

Indian news media no.1 propaganda machine

[@Albatross4383]

@@hossainaminkhan7728 no.1 ranked fake news hub in the world.

[@KrishnaKumar-wi6gh]

I feel it is time to start a Hindu global brotherhood similar to Islamic brotherhood

[@nahidaakter-o6d]

global hindu brotherhood with 2 or 3 nations on the list ? :)

[@Dddd.6754]

It wont work cause you have caste system !

[@asrafulalam2554]

Bro Hindu only lives in India Nepal Bhutan. So it means nothing to Hindu brotherhood. Because there is no Hindu country in Africa, Europe, America

[@SB-ur3cu]

There's no such thing as Islamic brotherhood. It's all fugazi and they themselves are at each other's throat in the Arab heartland. Internationally Hindus are more United because of the lack of sectarian fundamentalism.

[@A.hussain9101]

​@@asrafulalam2554UAE, 70% Hindu

[@shivaraml5692]

The General is wearing Bangladesh colours!! 😂😂

[@shivaprasadsuvarna3062]

😂

[@Cavemanbd]

Hahhahahhaa

[@bijukarunakaran7730]

Nice finding or good observations 😅😅😅😅

[@Raja-vg8og]

Indian defense has shown many times that it unwilling to go to war. After 1971, they have lost their mojo and come up with clever excuse to avoid fighting.

[@anuragshukla3620]

Which soldier wants to.go to war Only SM jokers want to see blood and gore. Young students in banglad3sh are canon fodder.

[@taketrick2725]

Yes, because the Indian military does not get fooled by politically motivated propaganda, and this particular General has a clearer understanding of the current situation in Bangladesh. India should listen to the sentiments and reasons behind the anger of Bangladeshis. Stop making assumptions about Bangladesh and stop viewing it through the lens of biased media. Do you really think that only Sheikh Hasina was protecting Hindus until this unrest? No, watch a few ground reports, and you will see a different picture for sure.

[@dotamaze]

@@taketrick2725 What propaganda and which biased media? Thousands of Hindu homes have been burned, many temples destroyed, many women got kidnapped and many raped. These are not propaganda, these are facts.

[@Raja-vg8og]

@@taketrick2725 I was not talking about bd now, but the actions of the last 50 years, especially against pakistan and china

[@gopalramanathan7062]

@@Raja-vg8ogYou are absolutely correct. Ever since the Bangladesh Liberation War (which we had no choice but to intervene) there has been a distinct reluctance on the part of our leadership to neither to fight back nor to be preemptively active in any sector. Keeping quiet and hoping that the enemy would go away is childish 🙏🏼

[@sarodrau4602]

This moment, India should not do anything for Sheikh Hasina's interest, but make a good friendship at state level. If after everything, Bangladesh is going to be a real threat for India's security, then start diplomatically, financially, and lastly do anything for security...

[@MdHelal-qu2cz]

Bangladesh is never a threat for security to neither for India nor for anyone. Its so funny that your mainstream media & general public lead by their opinion completely miss the pulse of general public in BD. See the host made all his funny conclusions (re bd preparing for war 😂😂😂) just fot buying few ammunitions from an alternative supplier. Hats off to General Shankar sir who is highly professional & strategic & Cold headed man. Indian right wing media & politicians are quite friendly only to BAL & generalise rest of the population radicals/extremist/fundamentalist. General indians are influenced by that & get very wrong ideas. Bro, dont trust most of ur media who are promoting agenda of ur corrupt politicians. We are just civilians like you living with livelyhood daily problems in this part of land.

[@soosainathan1753]

Asking for arms from Pakistan, which oppressed its populations, Banglas have lost their marbles.

[@nn11067]

I do get General's point of view. Army men need to be cool headed, Assess everything and then take action But as a common man.. i am frustrated. I am not convinced why Govt is not proactive in Saving Hindu's from Bangladesh

[@vijaymahtani8971]

So your point of view is better than that of a Lt. Gen. Really?

[@nn11067]

@@vijaymahtani8971 please read my full comment again from start to end.. Don't be hasty

[@anuragshukla3620]

​@@vijaymahtani8971 s general has better understand of situation and Sri attempt to look stupid is real and in my limited understanding he is epidermal and general has better understanding. Rae but real.

[@anuragshukla3620]

How you know that government is not doing anything ? Doordarshan and firatpost do not care about reality. Sri and barkaha or wire are two sides of same coin.

[@nn11067]

@@anuragshukla3620 if u know better, please share the details of what govt has done till now to save hindus.. May be some news report u have read

[@sajjadhosen7042]

i am Muslim from Bangladesh, i dont think Bangladeshi hindus should go away. india is not theire country, Bangladesh is our country as well theires.

[@rekhavenu2159]

The respected General is correct...the Govt has to be cool & correct.Jai Bharat!

[@JaiShaha-i9y]

Only option in war is to defeat the enemy. Only question is how?

[@syedahmed8015]

😂😂😂

[@lalallal8299]

Come

[@ajaysindbad]

​@@lalallal8299We came in December 1971 and stayed till March 1972. This time we might not leave if we come...

[@lalallal8299]

@@ajaysindbad you came to Pakistan.. You left Bangladesh.. This time you will come to Bangladesh and you will leave for Sky

[@lalallal8299]

@@ajaysindbad your general is saying it will never happen that we will attack Bangladesh and you guys are the saying we will come to youu.. Grow up kiddo.

[@dotamaze]

Turning off electricity is not a human rights issue. If the bills are not paid, India should turn off the electricity.

[@t.a6159]

Eh, we will.manage without expensive Modi-Adani electricity

[@astheticrose960]

​​@@t.a6159You have no idea ,what is being carried out ,under the guise of student protest

[@rahatmahmud5435]

​@@astheticrose960 we know it very well and we are happy that modi is no longer controlling ourselves. Be it USA or china. We don’t bother

[@t.a6159]

@@astheticrose960 A Bangladeshi who lived through the dictatorship and the revolution knows much more than Godi-media-blinded morons. LMAO

[@shahhin1234]

Contract papers would be reviewed. Bangladesh informed India. and forget about pending bills.

[@musicmarch1]

India has historically misunderstood its neighboring countries, and it seems to be repeating the same mistakes with Bangladesh. Although India has consistently favored one party that has established a dictatorship in Bangladesh, it should focus on maintaining relationships with the country as a whole rather than aligning with any specific political party. In Bangladesh, Hindus and Muslims coexist with equal rights, unlike in India, where there are issues related to the treatment of minority groups.

[@ramugoudar7772]

Let India and Bangladesh exchange their minorities, this will bring lasting peace. During 1947 there were 35% Hindus, now 8% of Hindus are living in Bangladesh, this shows how Bangladeshi Muslims treat fellow Hindus.

[@sumon316]

Very well explained, thanks. Indians should visit Bangladesh to see how Muslim and Hindus are living peacefully in Bangladesh. They're always in fantasy about Hindus in Bangladesh. Ha ha

[@perincherigopinathan3586]

It is reported that thousands of HINDUS in BANGLADESH are massacred and temples are burnt indiscriminately. Hindu teachers in BANGLADESH are being sacked.

[@abhiyou0tube]

BNG, Chn bot spotted!

[@ChandruKRISHNAN-w6i]

Too vague

[@joyh4]

Sree Lyer, Bangladesh treats its minorities better than India does. Stop promoting war it will come back to bite you. If there is a war tomorow 1 crore Bangladeshi will volunteer to fight. It will be Kashmir x 100.

[@debabratadutta9656]

This Retired General has the Nehrubian mindset

[@ushamenon6975]

pranaam to you both...thank u Sree Iyerji for inviting General

[@MahmudulHasan-vp6hh]

I feel very sorry for you guys. You should verify your information first. It was not Liton Das house which was burnt, it was the house of Mashrafe Bin Mortuza, the ex captain of Bangladesh.

[@sps6]

sir what about temples attacked? were temples awami league members too?

[@mkb007-q5j]

Sree Iyer, send your journalists in Bangladesh to see if there is any hindu genocide going on instead of spewing shameless propaganda. Bangladesh is not your puppet. India needs to respect the wish of people of Bangladesh who came together in a mass uprising against dictator Hasina. We will live in harmony with our muslim, hindu, buddhist and other ethnic groups side by side like brothers as we have for hundreds of years.

[@mostafizurrahman3131]

Thank You Mr. Lt Gen Ravi Shankar for you honest review,

[@ryanbiswas2417]

ARRE KANGLADESHI LEARN TO WRITE PROPERLY. YOU DON'T PUT MR. BEFORE RANK. GOOGLE IT.

[@ashokkumarrai8125]

Hats off to Gen Ravi Shankar for his in-depth explanation of the situation.

[@SajitBalachandran]

On a lighter note, the respected Lt. Gen's T shirt resembled the colour combo of the Bangladesh flag😄😄

[@aqilansari201]

I'm from Pakistan and living in US. I fully agreed with General sahib. His approach is absolutely right towards Bangladesh! I have many Hindu friends in US and we live like brothers & sisters.

[@nilanjangupta763]

Yet your Establishment is against Pak Hindus and now instigating nefarious Bangladeshi elements to destroy Hindu Population.

[@ramcharanganness8121]

India should engage in proxy military efforts to assist Hindus in in Bangladesh . If Pakistan was involved, it was not through direct military intervention. So why can't India do likewise.

[@urmifashionbd7846]

just try then

[@SB-ur3cu]

Why use the Hindus when we are already making inroads within this interim government? There's no need for military action in BD be it direct or asymmetric. We have a significant economic, diplomatic leverage over them.

[@anshu_1601]

Right...best is to do something about the Buddhist tribes in the east bordering Burma ....they are ethnically different from the plains Bangladeshis...

[@basuvivek643]

​@@anshu_1601 Already Chatgaon hill tracts chakma tribes are fighting for independence. We can assist them . Also we can supply weapons to myanmar army .

@@basuvivek643 😂😂😂.

[@gurleensingh17]

Great General with rational and clear thoughts. Appreciate what he said ❤👍👏⭐

[@korakatar7921]

Gen saab belongs in the foreign service.He speaks more like a diplomat than a soldier. In '71 too we should have gone for the diplomatic option. Future AAP party member in him.

[@kkamrul65]

Get your facts right, it was not Liton Das' house burnt. It was Masharafi's house who is a Muslim and his house was burnt for political reason. If any Hindu was affected by this situation that is because of their political affiliation, not because of their religion.

[@kashyap9143]

General Saab bahut hinduon ne muslim league ko bhi support kiya tha aur abhi bhi support karte hein bharat mein.

[@maqsoodkhan1689]

We are busy reforming our country, we are busy saving our constitution, we are busy saving our people including our hindu brothers...and india should think about itself

[@Omi-x8i]

I am a Bangladeshi hindu. The main problem of Bangladeshi hindu is their organization. Most hindu organizations like Hindu mohajot, Hindu christian Buddha oikya porishad & others became corrupt. Sheikh Hasina added pro government & corrupt leaders to these organizations so that they don't raise their voices against government. When sheikh Hasina falls down the BNP & Jamat e islami gives them money and they become pro BNP & Jamat. Normal hindu are very angry with them. Many organizations like ISKCON support Hindus but ISKCON is considered as a RAW agent by Bangladeshi muslim (Mullah teaches them). The call for the ISKCON ban by Bangladeshi muslim is very common. If ISKCON breaks with other corrupt organizations and speaks publicly. I think ISKCON will be banned. If a normal hindu post about the attack of hindus, muslim first reaction is no attack happened. It's just a rumors. If you show videos they say the victim is awami league leader. The point is that they somehow justified the attack on hindus. Hindus can't raise their voices because if you say aggressively anything Muslim will say "India agents go to india." Another issue is that you may be not arrested for raping a girl or killing a person in Bangladesh. But you will surely be arrested if you post anything contradictory to islam. So you don't hear much voices coming from Bangladeshi hindus. I am just highlighting the corruption of Bangladesh hindu organizations because if they raise their voices then newspapers will publish news and the whole world will know the situation. But normal hindus post on social media then the whole world will not know the actual situation. Also newspapers become populist. People are anti india anti hindu so newspapers are also anti hindu anti india. We can't blame them because when floods occur in Bangladesh the whole Bangladesh blames India .The daily star and The prothom alo published news "flood is natural disasters india is not reason for the flood" quoting water resources engineer. The whole Bangladeshi people started saying "daily star and prothom alo is india agent. Boycott them." Now why will newspapers publish news favors to hindu. They will not get TRP & people will call for boycott.

[@rashedulhasan6309]

why are you not talking anything about the Awamleqaue leader who grabbed Hindu land during the past 15 years including the Police Chief of Bangladesh? Why are you not talking about attacks on Hindus during the last 15 years in different parts of Bangladesh? He is talking about the genocide that happened after August 5. Why are you talking about Hasina did genocide before August 5? Why are not talking about that you could not cast any vote in the last three elections? Why are you not talking about why people become anti-India? No one denies about the attack after 5 August. But the Attack happened because people belong to every religion mostly for AL supporters. As a Bangladeshi you should say everything.

[@PS-ej2xn]

​​@@rashedulhasan6309So, let me understand your argument. You are saying that violence against Hindus has been going on all the time in Bangladesh. But you are asking why is it being talked about now that the Jamatis and BNP Islamists are in power using "students" as their front?

[@syedahmed8015]

Oil your own machine first forget oiling Bangladesh machine 😂😁🤗

[@selvarajp4446]

Very very practical answers.

[@imteazahmad7124]

I appreciate General's comments. It is very reasonable and rational.

[@fafpresents1081]

I am a student protestor from Bangladesh. I agree with some points of gen Ravi Shankar sir. We students don't believe in our foreign policy of friendship to all. We have enough big military and man power to defend our tiny Bangladesh. Our military aim is to negotiate against India and Myanmar. Our potential military enemies India and Myanmar. Our policy is clear, if any sort of threat to our sovereignty happen Bangladesh will retaliate. Even we need a balance security policy in south asia. India is a big country and every neighbours are afraid of India. Se need to balance regional & globsl power balance. But we must not do anything that can be security threat for anyone. We have clear aim to set Bengal civilization as a deciding factor befor the world. Bangladesh will work with Pakistan, Nepal & Sri Lanka too as if South Asian power comes to a balance. Bangladesh will not involve into any strategic military deal with India and Myanmar as these two nations are neighbours and potential threats. Bangladesh may work with India for police and administrative deals.

[@chirusikar]

India is a threat? Are you crazy? It's India who gave freedom to Bangladesh.

[@greengalaxy8873]

​​@@chirusikar, India failed to prove its friendship by actively assisting the worst dictator in our history. When an opposition leader kidnapped in Bangladesh surfaces India (re: Salauddin of BNP) and Hasina is not transparent about many agreements signed with India people will doubt the intention of India. That's normal.

[@truthspeaker12]

@@chirusikar Have you heard what this 2 men are saying, its all about helping hindus in Bangladesh for something they have heard in media. You have no business to think about whats going on in there, simply think about your own country.

[@chirusikar]

@truthspeaker12 Whats wrong in helping Hindus?

[@truthspeaker12]

@@chirusikar Its like Bangladeshi army planning to help Indian muslims, what plans they will make you think?

[@RP-fh7ft]

It is very reassuring to learn that so much wisdom and experience exists at the highest levels in India.

[@IND-o5b]

Really salute the maturity of Lt General in analysing India's approch towatds Bangladesh issue. Very practical and balanced thoughs. It hurts when we see peace loving hindus in BD are targeted in the name of students/jihadi revolution. Practically, it is not feasible for India to open our boarder and intake the minorities but certainly our govt has the strength to enable proxies to fight and uproot those trouble makers in BD.

[@homaglobal3004]

Please do not worry about Bangladeshi Hindus. We love them better than you. It's Godi media who makes you worried.

[@captainnemo8072]

You will make them even more paranoid with such statements.

[@pravinsubkaran2418]

A lot has been learnt from the conversion between these two gentlemen .It will help a lot so that people will not make comments on issues when we do not know the correct procedures to be followed before govt can address and act upon

Hi..leftist....want to shut eyes..& keep seeing...for your advantage...?

[@vgnarayanan6128]

When India liberated Bangladesh, we should have portioned it providing separate space for Hindus.Due to the failure of such arrangement the 20% of hindus there had to move out of Bengladesh because of attack on them, resulting in their population there to 7% now.

[@chillax360]

Another blunder of lehru dynasty the so called iron lady

[@ImranHasanroney]

so in a country you wanted to create another country? that's your solution?

[@KrishnamurthyNarayanan]

​@@ImranHasanroney:That's what your immediate ancestors did to India, when they opted to carve out Pakistan out of the undivided India, in the year 1947, and your Bangla Desh was a part of that country, and it was called East Pakistan., Please, read the history.,

[@rahatmahmud5435]

​​@@KrishnamurthyNarayanan We know better history than u. Most of u guys are still believing caste system wholeheartedly, propaganda and fake news is part and parcel of your society and you guys still believe in taking toilets publicly as a pride and culture. Thanks to god that we were divided back then. You can't even save hindus under BJP!! How the bloody hell you would save and protect us now? Whole west Bengal is burning, Manipur is burning but your media is busy with Bangladesh

[@captainnemo8072]

1 lakh Hindus leave India to settle abroad every year, who is attacking them in India?

[@That_is_nice]

Lt Gen Rabi (retd) looks like Maj Gen Ibrahim (retd) of Bangladesh, as if they are twins.

[@t.a6159]

They are long lost twins 😂

[@ushamenon6975]

thank you both...ravishankarji and sree iyerji

[@sanjayv8467]

The General seems to have had a bad mood! Those who indulge in issues of Foreign Policy come with a truly grounded understanding of the situation and have a desire to have solution through all means except War. Sree Iyer ji would have had a good discussion had he called in Col Ajay Raina!

[@masumabid4883]

You want to go to war with Bangladesh ? May be in your dream. Bangladesh has 12 (10 plus 2 new) divisions of extremely well trained and motivated army. Based on the rule of war you need 30 Indian army divisions to invade Bangladesh. India has 40 divisions in total. If 30 divisions are deployed in Bangladesh border then only 10 divisions left to guard Pakistani and China border. Besides, if India invades Bangladesh Pakistan and China will take full advantage to teach India another lesson quite easily. I hate to brag but the quality and training of Bangladesh army is much better than Indian army. So, Lt Gen Ravi Shankar seems to be very pragmatic and wise in saying loud and clear that the war with Bangladesh is not an option. It will not be a cake walk for India.

[@SB-ur3cu]

​@@masumabid4883😂😂

[@IND-o5b]

Nice joke ​@@masumabid4883

[@sabhyatasharma750]

There should be a total population exchange of Hindu and Muslim populations of West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram with Bangladesh. This peaceful total exchange of Hindu and Muslim populations between West/East Pakistan and India was strongly proposed by Dr. BR Ambedkar and also by Syama Prasad Mukherji. This will solve the minority problem and bring peace in the region. The muslims can enjoy the jannat of Bangladesh as it is now a Sharia country and Hindus can suffer the hindutva in India. Fair exchange.

[@derekobs9688]

That mistake during the partition will be responsible for the burning of our country, its just a matter of time sadly..

[@drshibank]

A very nice dialogue about the options available to India to help Hindus in Bangladesh with multiple perspectives in the given situation. Thanks to Pguru’s and Lt. Gen. Shankar for a dispassionate discussion. Is it possible for India to generate a UNSC resolution against the Human Rights violations in Bangladesh?

[@ramakrishnasulebele1875]

sir ,you have very clearly told about the situation in bangladesh at present ,and what india can or cannot do to help hindu population ,no emotions only cool logic and silent actions ,overtly or covertly ,but at present we should have consensus within our political domain ,before we can act ,today our own politicians are working against the country with help of outside country ,for their own political power ,

[@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy]

Where were you in last 16 years when Awami lig with its Hindu leaders n party people torturing us?

[@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy]

​@@ramakrishnasulebele1875we are well aware about the RAW agenda in Bangladesh

[@mrhafiz2]

​@ramakrishnasulebele1875 did you ever verify those fake news?

[@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy]

​@@mrhafiz2they live in propaganda world. BBC showed how fake there media newz

[@MarcelaWoods-p5m]

I LOVE Bangladesh My Heart ❤gose out To you're courty ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@salahuddinahmed788]

Lt. Gen. is very realistic person rather than question person !

[@True-Nationalist]

Proud of you Sree Iyer Ji. Thanks for asking tough questions & not being in "Stockholm Syndrome" like many in India including maybe dear Modi Ji

[@mahbubzakaria1173]

We Don't have any issues like breaking of temples like that of moshjid in India. We are the best example of communal harmony in the world. Better get rid of the hegemonic attitude.I liked the matured answers of the Gen. Don't bring Jamat as a buzzword. It is not going to work. ---Brig Gen Zakaria, Bir Protik, ndc,afwc,psc

[@MustafaGolam]

Great reply. Spot On

[@Sir_Realist]

The violence, death and destruction the Hindus are facing in Bangladesh is heart breaking. Lt. Gen Ravi Shankar, an ex army man does not advocate an intervention by the Bharatiya army, whereas another ex army man suggests that Bharat should seize this opportunity and carve out strategic areas from Bangladesh. Sree being an American, thinks like an American which behaves like the world’s policeman, gets embroiled in conflicts around the world and gets away with it. Lt. Gen Ravi Shankar advocates a measured response and outlines the leverage Bharat has and to proceed with caution. Otherwise it might backfire as mentioned. Very pragmatic. Sree wants to see immediate action. It is a complex situation. Regardless of the atrocities the Hindus are facing Bharat has to proceed with Bharat First in mind.

[@straylight7116]

Bro What death? Probably maximum 2-3 deaths if not 0. There were attacks on some homes in the chaos of 2-3 days. Can you mention the total number of casualties from all religions?far more Muslim casualties.

[@TonmoySaad-vb6bf]

totally rubbish talking from Sree Iyer! The officials are resigned from offices whose are with Hasina's autocratic regime,it can be muslims or Hindus. How you guys are thinking about minorites problem in Bangladesh,i think you should focus your minorities safety first

[@priya4841]

Viewer Rakesh Joshi’s question on Aadhar card is a correct course of action

[@bikassolanki8105]

Please add automaric sub titles.

[@vish2553]

In Tamil😅

[@mdashiquzzaman4358]

Why Hindu majority Nepal and non muslim Sri Lanka hate India???

[@nel1948son]

This should serve us as a lesson. India created Bangladesh by thinking it worthy to help East Bengali Muslims from the persecution by their brethren in West Pakistan. India thought that it liberated the East Bengali Muslims. That effort on our part hurt the ego of the USA, which was warded off for trying to help the West Pakistanis. The USA waited to retaliate. Our day of reckoning has come. India has to know who deserves our help and who does not.

[@captainnemo8072]

It was cheaper to go to war than take care of 10 million Bangladeshi refugees

[@mohammadfarooqshah3796]

Turning off electricity to Bangladesh would mean loss to Adani who has setup power plants just for supplying power to that country at very good rates.

[@anshu_1601]

Arrey, he is talking about electricity exported from India to Bangladesh...

[@md.mahadihoshansaon7298]

वीडियो देखने के बाद, बांग्लादेश की वर्तमान स्थिति के बारे में प्रस्तुतकर्ता का ज्ञान बहुत सीमित है (प्रस्तुतकर्ता गोदी मीडिया से काफी प्रभावित है)। लेकिन जो भी अतिथि के रूप में आये वे गोदी मीडिया और उनके दलाल प्रस्तोताओं को जवाब देना अच्छी तरह से जानते हैं,,, बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद जनरल सर। भारतीय मीडिया (गोदी मीडिया), राजनेता और यहां तक ​​कि आम लोग भी बांग्लादेश से लड़ना चाहते हैं। लेकिन भारतीय सेना अच्छी तरह से जानती है कि बांग्लादेश से लड़ने की कोई स्थिति नहीं बनी है,,, भारतीय मीडिया के इन प्रोपेगेंडा को देखने के बाद, जैसा कि राजनेता कहते हैं, वह बांग्लादेश में लड़ने की नौबत नहीं आएगी,, क्योंकि बांग्लादेश में लड़ने की कोई स्थिति नहीं बनी है। . आख़िरकार वे भारतीय सेना हैं, दुनिया में सर्वश्रेष्ठ नंबर 4। वे अच्छी तरह जानते हैं कि प्रोपेगेंडा क्या है और सच्चाई क्या है।

[@vasantshah3986]

Very balanced analysis ,true situation is explained by Lt. PRSankar.

[@ridwankhan52]

As a Bangladeshi, I can assure you that Sree Iyer is unclear about Bangladesh's actual problem. Keeping everything silent on one side, he is just focusing on a semi-partial issue of an overall national issue. The unconditional support of India towards a one-party autocracy is clearly against democratic ideology. You never raise your voice on the rights of the citizens of Bangladesh in general. Don't play a "pick and choose" game to get a selfish demographic favor. Please be rational in discussing both sides of the coin, rather than thinking in a notorious philosophy of British policy "divide and rule". On the other hand, Lt Gn Ravi Shankar is very careful to reply with a realistic concern about the overall security issues of the overall South Asia. Appreciate his narration is this discussion.

[@pranpeshin7171]

Very valid question by Gen to Iyer.

[@suarawtps903]

West Bengal, Political Divergence.... Well said.. Bengalis both sides are getting burnt. Mamtaj was willing to accept certain consensus but central GOI created a divergance.... was not helping either. BJP need to put inter national issues as important national issues at borders.

[@NitinJoban]

Spilling inside W Bengal. Do you think Indian government has to disclose every bits to the Public every hour of the day

[@YoutubeRajesh]

I agree with the views of general Ravishankar. But what if our neighbors are all against us based on our religion We gave everything to Bangladesh. Their freedom in 1971, covid vaccine, raw materials for their textile industry, what not.

[@hemarao8011]

Very thought provoking discussion. I am proud that we have thoughtful, level headed and credible people like Mr. Ravishankar to lead us through the confusion around us.

[@sayhossz664]

Actually problem lies with Moei govt foreign policy which shows love for neighbors countries individual entity rather love for the neighbor country. If Modi shows some positive sign Bangladesh, Srilanka, Maldiv will show positive response as well

[@homaglobal3004]

I’m from Bangladesh. Research indicates that Hasina’s actions have seriously harmed her own reputation. Similarly, Modi and the BJP’s support of an autocratic government has negatively impacted India’s image in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is not interested in conflict. Addressing few points: Why do Hindus in Bangladesh need to move? This should not be the part of any question. Hindus who borned in Bangladesh, it is their motherland. They have full right to enjoy it's air, water, land, facility, everyting like a muslim live in the country. Hindus in Bangladesh are generally treated better than those in India. Social media has spread a lot of misinformation about this issue. While there are political tensions-such as my own brother being an AL leader, which led to BNP supporters targeting our property-these incidents do not reflect widespread violence against Hindus. My Hindu neighbors, for example, have not been attacked. It’s essential to base opinions on accurate information rather than sensational media portrayals. India’s approach to Bangladesh: India often treats Bangladesh as a subordinate, and this needs to change. Bangladesh is an independent nation and should not be viewed merely as an extension of India. We want to develop our country on our own terms, without undue influence from India. While Hasina has made concessions to India for her own interests, Bangladesh’s strength should not be a concern for India. Neighboring countries should interact respectfully, recognizing Bangladesh as a sovereign entity capable of self-development. India should keep relation with Bangladesh, not with Hasina. If India were to cut off supplies, Bangladesh is prepared to maintain its supply chain, even at a higher cost, and we are already working to reduce expenses through improved efficiency. For example, the price of essential goods like oil has recently decreased, and we are finding savings in major projects like the Padma Bridge and metro rail. Wait and see in next 5 years our GDP per capita will increase significantly. Do you know how many Bangladeshi guards were killing during Hasina's time? From now on, no single killing will be tolarate. Regarding Jamaat-e-Islami: If support for the BJP in India is acceptable, then it’s worth considering why Jamaat-e-Islami is supported in Bangladesh. I suggest researching Jamaat-e-Islami’s activities thoroughly. Sending researchers to analyze their operations could provide valuable insights. While I do not personally support Jamaat-e-Islami, understanding their role is important for a balanced perspective. General is talking like a political leader! I have nothing to comment on his speech. Please do not refere Pakistan when you talk about Bangladesh. Bangladesh is nothing to do with Pakistan.

[@KrishnamurthyNarayanan]

@homaglobal3004: But, the fact is that it was a part of Pakistan. It was India, under Madam Indira Gandhi, which carved out Bangla Desh, which was earlier East Pakistan, from out of Pakistan, in the year 1971. And for that, you have shown your gratitude., this way. Thank u. But, u cannot alter history.,

[@drhabibullahkanth5080]

The respectful retired army general is a realist, analyst, visionary and a statesman, all in one.

[@aravindramkumar5956]

🙏probably it's not between India and Bangladesh. It's between Hindus and Muslims or Dharma versus Adharma. Let's face it with joy and courage and emerge stronger with a pan Dharmic World.

[@mdnajam5021]

Hindus are 100% safe in bangladesh! Everyone wants to go India! For better life. Better education, better health care, better earning! This is real reason to move India ! India is 3rd largest economy! Everyone wants better life !

[@mohammadislam9844]

THE GENERAL IS A FAR MORE PRAGMATIC INTELLECTUAL AND HUMANBEING RATHER THAN THE PERSON ASKING QUESTION. SOLUTION IS THAT THE MINORITY ATTROCITIES IS EXAGGERATED IN INDIA, IT MUST STOP THERE. HINDUS ARE OUR BROTHERS HERE. WHY INDIA WANTS TO SUPPORT HASINA WHEN 90 PERCENT BANGLADESHIS DON'T WANT HER ?? SUPPORT BD PEOPLE WE WOULD LOVE YOU.