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In a significant development after India-Pakistan tensions, reports have it that there are grow concerns that India should monitor the ongoing development in ties between Bangladesh and China. A recent report carried by Navbharat Times indicated that a seven-member Bangladeshi Army delegation under Major General Moazzem Hossain will visit China from May 25. The delegation is expected to observe live firing of 155mm SH-15 self-propelled howitzers made by China's state-owned NORINCO. Here are all the details you should know about the recent development and also why India should be worried.
The report has said that the Bangladesh Army is planning to purchase truck-mounted self-propelled howitzers from the state-owned China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO). For a background, NORINCO is a major Chinese defence company, which is known for supplying weapons and equipment to the People's Liberation Army of China. About SH-15 artillery system
The SH-15 artillery system was inducted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) between 2018 and 2020. Although a new weapon of the Chinese defense company, it has been exported to several countries, including Pakistan. The gun is capable of firing a variety of shells, including conventional and rocket-assisted rounds.
Readers should note that Pakistan had used the same artillery gun on the LoC against India during the recent tensions with India. Update on China-Bangladesh relations
After Bangladesh Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country, a post-Hasina Bangladesh seemed like a fresh opportunity for China to steer a more pro-China Bangladesh, especially in policies where the previous government showed preference for India, especially the Teesta project.
As per a report by IANS, China maintained a cautious and calculative approach with Dhaka with this intention. As a display of its 'non-interference' approach, Beijing sought engagements with not only the interim government, but also political parties across all factions (except the now ostracized Awami League) via 'heavy endorsement'. Elections in Bangladesh
Readers should note that the Bangladesh elections are slated to be held within December-June, although with no clear roadmap, the Chinese Communist Party has already embarked a party-to-party engagement by inviting delegates of several political parties to visit China.
(With inputs from agencies)
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