Omay Aimen<\/p>\n
The recent fall of Sheikh Hasina\u2019s government in Bangladesh, known for its subservience to India, marks a crucial moment in South Asian geopolitics, symbolizing the collapse of a wall that had long divided two brothers with much in common. For decades, India has manipulated Bangladesh\u2019s leadership due to its Hindutva ideology and refusal to accept the reality of Pakistan, turning the nation into a pawn in its regional chess game. Under Hasina\u2019s leadership, the Awami League\u2019s repressive tactics were not merely examples of domestic misgovernance; they reflected India\u2019s strategic objectives, executed by deeply infiltrating Bangladesh\u2019s political and other institutions.
\nThis foreign influence and diluted sovereignty directly caused the broad popular anger that culminated in a full-scale rebellion, especially among the young, including those responsible for ensuring the country\u2019s security and stability. With Hasina\u2019s fall, Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards independence from Indian influence, reminding the world that the bond between Muslim brothers, forged through a saga of sacrifices during the partition of the subcontinent, remains unbreakable. This victory is not merely a local or regional event; it symbolises the perseverance of people who aspired to be freed from the bonds of neo-colonialism. It has also sent a strong message to New Delhi, indicating that the old divide-and-rule policy has backfired and that the Hindu wall separating two brothers has finally crumbled.
\nIndia\u2019s close alliance with the ruling Awami League allowed it to maintain an iron grip on Bangladesh for years. This was not just a convenient relationship but a well-established control structure that permeated all tiers of the Bangladeshi government. Political choices, often made in New Delhi rather than Dhaka, prioritised India\u2019s interests over those of the Bangladeshi people. This vast plot used Hasina Wajid\u2019s regime, notorious for its brutal suppression of opposition and degradation of civil liberties, as a puppet. India had a subtle but powerful influence on the judiciary, military, and even the media, resulting in a system where true sovereignty was a fiction. This reality caused deep resentment, especially among Bangladesh\u2019s youth and military, who grew increasingly disillusioned with a government more focused on pleasing a foreign power than addressing the needs of its own people. The tipping point came when the regime\u2019s policies became unbearable, leading to an uprising that ultimately toppled the government.
\nEven after the Awami League was ousted, India\u2019s interference did not cease; it merely marked the beginning of a more aggressive phase of vicious meddling. Following the government\u2019s fall, India launched a multipronged effort to regain control over Bangladesh. By manipulating the media, conducting intelligence operations, and inciting violence, India aims to create chaos in Bangladesh, which would serve as a pretext for reinstating the previous administration. Media sources, both domestic and international, have been coerced into portraying the revolution as a descent into chaos to instill fear and confusion in the public. This carefully constructed narrative is intended to depict the overthrow of the government as a grave mistake rather than an expression of the popular will.
\nTo further destabilise the country, India has actively supported and funded loyalists of the Awami League, who have orchestrated attacks on key state institutions. These provocations aim to provoke the military into acting harshly, giving the impression that the nation is on the verge of civil war. Recent arson attacks on military sites, for instance, are acts of sabotage meant to undermine the military\u2019s reputation and authority. Despite these provocations, Indian propaganda has twisted the military\u2019s measured response to appear as a show of weakness and division, adding to the chaotic narrative.
\nIt is also crucial to recognise the economic aspect of this effort. Bangladesh\u2019s economy is starting to be systematically undermined by India, which is taking advantage of its vast economic power. By influencing trade agreements and exerting pressure in international forums, India seeks to create economic hardship that would compel the people of Bangladesh to reconsider their newly gained independence. With India\u2019s media apparatus promoting the notion that only a return to the previous government will restore peace and prosperity, the revolution would be blamed for the resulting unemployment, poverty, and shortages of basic necessities. As Bangladesh\u2019s economy appears to struggle, the extent of India\u2019s meddling becomes increasingly evident.<\/p>\n
The writer frequently contributes to issues concerning national and regional security, focusing on matters having a critical impact on these milieus. She can be reached at omayaimen333@gmail.com<\/p>\n
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