Sazzad Hossain
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Sazzad Hossain
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#Bangladesh: How India’s Deep State and Sheikh Hasina Are Colluding to Destabilize Bangladesh Recently, I shared a leaked conversation between Bangladesh's deposed dictator #SheikhHasina and one of her political operatives. Typically, I would refrain from publicizing private exchanges, but in this case, the public interest clearly outweighed privacy concerns. The leaked discussion not only revealed Hasina’s intentions but also shed light on an unsettling new alliance between her and certain Indian interests. Consider some recent events: On November 10th, a small group of Sheikh Hasina’s supporters attempted to gather in Dhaka to commemorate Noor Hossain Day. These supporters were swiftly dispersed by opposition activists, reflecting a broader consensus in Bangladesh that the Awami League, in its current form, no longer has a legitimate role in the country's politics. The sidelining of Hasina's loyalists is a clear indication of the overwhelming rejection of her regime. However, a peculiar narrative has emerged in parts of the Indian media—most notably @IndiaToday—spun this domestic political event into the bizarre claim that Bangladesh’s government is targeting "Trump supporters", as seen in the attached news clip! Indian Godi media is no stranger to manipulating facts, but this reaches an absurd new level. This distorted reporting aligns with the leaked conversation’s implications: Sheikh Hasina and certain Indian media outlets are working in tandem. This appears to be a concerted public relations campaign targeting Western audiences, especially the United States, with the aim of swaying perceptions through manufactured narratives. The timing and nature of this misinformation also suggest deeper collusion between Hasina and India’s right-wing establishment. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF/ @HinduAmerican)—India's version of AIPAC in the U.S.—has become an active player in shaping American policies to favor India’s interests. Under Modi’s leadership, HAF, which once operated as a relatively benign organization, has evolved into an arm of Hindutva ideology, advancing the BJP's right-wing agenda abroad. The HAF’s shift has seen it actively lobbying for figures like Hasina, despite her egregious human rights record. For over a decade, the Indian-backed dictator Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist. Her regime was marked by gross human rights abuses, including the extrajudicial killing of thousands, the forced disappearance of her opponents, and the imprisonment of countless others. The crackdown reached a peak in July 2024, when her forces led a carnage and killed nearly 1,500 protesters and wounded over 30,000, including many students, in a span of only two weeks. Following an unprecedented uprising, Hasina fled to India on August 5, 2024, ending her regime. Since then, India's right-wing establishment has struggled to come to terms with the loss of a key ally in Bangladesh. They have launched a smear campaign against the country’s new government, labeling the uprising as an "Islamist takeover" and exaggerating isolated, politically motivated attacks as a "genocide against Hindus." These allegations are unfounded, yet the Indian media machine continues to push this narrative relentlessly. The latest ploy—portraying a local political scuffle as a crackdown on "Trump supporters"—is just the latest in a series of disinformation efforts aimed at undermining Bangladesh’s stability. Adding fuel to the fire, certain U.S. Congress members of Indian descent, many connected to HAF, have echoed this sensationalized propaganda. It’s increasingly evident that Indian authorities are attempting to destabilize Bangladesh through a combination of domestic media narratives and international lobbying efforts spearheaded by HAF. India’s decision to provide refuge to Sheikh Hasina, a fugitive facing criminal charges, and their ongoing efforts to undermine Bangladesh’s sovereignty, are hostile acts. By enabling her continued meddling from abroad and orchestrating smear campaigns, India’s actions require serious scrutiny. Bangladesh’s government must consider decisive countermeasures to defend against these destabilizing efforts at home and abroad. In these tense times, Bangladesh must safeguard its sovereignty and stability by addressing these actions firmly and diplomatically. @JonFDanilowicz @saperspectivesn @usembassydhaka @StateDept @realDonaldTrump @MushfiqulFazal @PinakiTweetsBD @muktadirnewage @ChiefadvisorGoB @BDMOFA @CApress_sec @ZulkarnainSaer @tasneem



















