India played a crucial role in stopping a coup in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is at risk of a coup, which could lead to a Pakistan-dominated government. History is repeating itself, as Bangladesh has faced similar situations in the past. Islamic organizations like Hizb ut-Tahrir are gaining momentum, demanding the establishment of a caliphate. The Bangladesh Army has taken action against them. The coup in Bangladesh had the support of 10 high-ranking officials in the Bangladesh Army, but some generals backed out at the last moment, causing the plan to fail.
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Arrest Plan for Bangladesh Army Chief: Coup in Bangladesh
General Wakar Uz Zaman, the current Army Chief of Bangladesh, is a relative of Sheikh Hasina. He narrowly escaped a plot to arrest and remove him from power. On March 6 (a Thursday), a plan was made to arrest the Bangladesh Army Chief and replace him with a pro-Pakistan ISI figure.
Lieutenant General Faizur Rahman, a pro-Pakistan loyalist and former head of military intelligence, orchestrated the coup plan in collaboration with Pakistan’s ISI. But the whole plan was thwarted by India. India exerted pressure on the US and Europe to prevent any destabilization in Bangladesh. India also restrained countries like the UK, which might have supported Islamic factions in Bangladesh.
Pakistan involvement in whole scenario
Pakistan’s ISI has been actively trying to destabilize Bangladesh by supporting pro-Pakistan elements within the Bangladesh Army. Pakistan’s ISI has been trying to bring Bangladesh under its influence by removing General Wakar Uz Zaman, who is seen as a barrier to Pakistan’s interests.
Faizur Rahman’s Role
Faizur Rahman is a puppet of Pakistan and has ties to Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami. He was involved in anti-discrimination student movements but is unpopular due to his controversial actions. He was demoted from his position as head of military intelligence to Quartermaster General, which reduced his influence but didn’t stop his ambitions.
How India stopped the Coup in Bangladesh
- India detected the coup plot and alerted the United States, urging them to prevent the destabilization of Bangladesh.
- India warned that a successful coup would lead to increased terrorism and instability in South Asia, which would harm both regional and global interests.
- India also informed General Wakar Uz Zaman about the plot, enabling him to take preventive measures.
- India requested Western nations, including the US, not to support any coup attempt in Bangladesh. The US agreed to assess the situation and oppose any such move.
India’s actions ensured that the current Army Chief remained in power, strengthening Bangladesh’s position against pro-Pakistan forces.
Sheikh Hasina may return to Bangladesh. Good news for Awami League
A senior leader from the Awami League stated on Wednesday that Sheikh Hasina is expected to return to Bangladesh soon as its prime minister. Hasina left Bangladesh last year and sought refuge in India after the country experienced violent protests against the government regarding civil service hiring regulations.
Sheikh Hasina also came in India for safety in 1975
After the 1975 Assassination of Her Father
In August 1975, following the assassination of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and most of her family, Sheikh Hasina was living in Germany. She and her immediate family were offered asylum in India by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Hasina lived in Delhi from 1975 to 1981, maintaining a low profile and only returning to Bangladesh in 1981 to re-enter politics.
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