[🇧🇩] Student revolution in Bangladesh-----how does it impact India?

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India hasn't been able to accept the fall of Hasina's govt: Badruddin Umar

Badruddin Umar, a writer, researcher, politician, and president of the Jatiya Mukti Council, said India has not been able to accept the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. He stated that this is due to deteriorating relationships India has with all its neighbours, with only Bangladesh being...

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India hasn't been able to accept the fall of Hasina's govt: Badruddin Umar
Staff Correspondent
Dhaka
Published: 19 Oct 2024, 22: 51

Badruddin UmarFile photo

Badruddin Umar, a writer, researcher, politician, and president of the Jatiya Mukti Council, said India has not been able to accept the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government.

He stated that this is due to deteriorating relationships India has with all its neighbours, with only Bangladesh being treated as a subordinate state. Now this subordinate state has slipped out of India's hands.

During a discussion titled "July Mass Uprising: We Want Power in the Hands of the People, a People's Government, Constitution, and State," held at the National Press Club on Saturday, Umar pointed out that India has done what was necessary to keep Sheikh Hasina in power. The Jatiya Mukti Council organised it.

He noted that India feels uncomfortable providing her refuge and attempted to place her elsewhere, but ended up retaining her when no other country would take her.

Umar remarked that the Awami League has completely collapsed. He expressed disbelief in the possibility of the Awami League returning to power, comparing its current state to the demise of the Muslim League in 1954.

He described the recent mass uprising as the most extensive, profound, and aggressive since the events of 1952. Umar attributed this to unprecedented levels of oppression and torture over the last 15 and half years, which have turned elections into a farce. While there was public discontent, there was no opportunity for protest.

Regarding the term "second independence" being used for the changes resulting from the uprising, Umar dismissed it as absurd. He asserted that Bangladesh gained independence in 1971, and this uprising did not create a new state.

Umar also talked about the destruction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statues and the burning of his home after Sheikh Hasina’s flight in the face of the uprising.

He referred a recent article by Mahfuz Anam, editor of the Daily Star, which argued that it is inappropriate to associate Sheikh Mujib with Sheikh Hasina's misrule.

Umar countered that it was Sheikh Hasina who has linked everything back to her father, including propaganda against him, leading to protests that were not solely against Hasina's government but also against Mujib.

He supported the cancellation of holidays on significant days, such as 15 August and 7 March, questioning why 15 August should remain a holiday.

He mentioned that there are no holidays in honour of leaders like Indira Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln, who were assassinated.

Umar raised questions about calling Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the "Father of the Nation," noting that the people of this country have twice voted against him. He pointed out that no one came out in his defense after his assassination on 15 August 1975.

He called for an assessment of what Sheikh Mujib accomplished in the three and a half years after independence, asserting that his true identity was revealed only when he was in power. Umar highlighted the recent public actions against Mujib's statues as a verdict against him.

Regarding the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, Umar argued that it did not just appear all of a sudden. It was a response to the power vacuum created after Hasina's government was ousted.

He stated that without this government, the only alternative would have been military rule, questioning whether those criticizing the interim government would prefer military rule instead.

Umar advocated for a new constitution that aligns with current realities, noting the limitations of the interim government. He remarked that the class benefiting from Sheikh Hasina’s rule still exists and mentioned that both the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are political parties representing that class.

He expressed skepticism that the current government could bring about change in the people's conditions, stating that even if the BNP were elected, they would not have solved all problems. He emphasized that true equality cannot be achieved without class struggle.

Umar pointed out that the current government has failed to control rising commodity prices, suggesting that rationing is the only viable solution.
He criticized attempts to end student politics in educational institutions as "madness," asserting that the political violence practiced by the Awami League must cease.

Other leaders of the Jatiya Mukti Council including its secretary Faizul Hakim, also spoke at the event.​

 

[Saif]

India need not worry about Bangladesh's minorities, Nahid tells BBC Hindi

BBC Hindi aired an interview today with Nahid Islam, interim government's adviser for Information and Broadcasting, where he discussed minority protection, India-Bangladesh relations, and recent communal violence. Following is an excerpt

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India need not worry about Bangladesh's minorities, Nahid tells BBC Hindi

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BBC Hindi aired an interview today with Nahid Islam, interim government's adviser for Information and Broadcasting, where he discussed minority protection, India-Bangladesh relations, and recent communal violence. Following is an excerpt.

Question: India frequently raises concerns about the safety of your minorities. What's your view on this?

Nahid Islam: The minorities in Bangladesh are our citizens, and it's our responsibility to ensure their safety. India doesn't need to worry about them. India should focus on the violence that took place last July-August. The question might be, what kind of support can India offer to Bangladesh in facing these challenges? This is where discussions should be focused. I would also like to mention that the Indian media has been spreading false information about our government, and India should address this. We want discussions based on facts and aimed at improving relations.

Question: You mentioned India's need to clarify its stance on what happened here in July-August. Could you elaborate?

Nahid Islam: We would like to know how India views the July-August violence committed by the Awami League. Some countries have shown support for the people of Bangladesh, but India has remained silent. Additionally, India has provided refuge to a person who is directly linked to these incidents.

Question: Are you saying India is overlooking the recent violence in Bangladesh?

Nahid Islam: If India genuinely empathizes with those who lost loved ones, the people of Bangladesh will see that positively. I would like India's support in ensuring that legal action is taken against those responsible for these acts of violence.

Question: In August, India urged all parties to show restraint. Meanwhile, some minority groups have reported severe mistreatment over the past three months. We've visited several areas and spoken to victims who say they can't trust the authorities. Are you aware of this, and if so, what are your thoughts?

Nahid Islam: Yes, we are fully aware of what's happened and of the hardships people have endured. It's important to remember that without timely action, things could have been much worse. For example, during Durga Puja, there were warnings of potential violence. We deployed enough law enforcers, and the celebrations went peacefully. Our government has engaged with the minority communities and assured them of their safety.

Question: Some minority groups feel that, despite reassurances, enough action wasn't taken.

Nahid Islam: I would argue that no previous government has worked as closely with minority communities as we have over the past three months. Past governments have used these issues for political gains, eroding the trust of minority communities. We are trying to restore this trust. However, some issues require time to resolve.

Question: There are concerns that after the Awami League government's departure, extremist groups may gain strength, posing security risks for both Bangladesh and India.

Nahid Islam: The people of Bangladesh do not support extremist groups or violence. Bangladeshis want a democratic government. What you're saying reflects a narrative promoted by the Awami League, suggesting that without them, extremist groups would grow. The Awami League has ruled for many years, and India has supported this viewpoint. But the question is, why should Bangladesh's internal politics impact its relationship with India? If India truly built its relationship with the people of Bangladesh and not just with the Awami League, this wouldn't be an issue. For example, we don't question who is in power in India, whether it's the BJP or Congress. The same principle should apply here -- relations should not hinge on whether the Awami League is in power.

Question: The different projects undertaken between India and Bangladesh will benefit both countries and the people of Bangladesh or would it only benefit the Awami League? What's your perspective on this?

Nahid Islam: This shouldn't be seen from the Awami League's perspective. If both countries support each other, it's possible to accomplish good work for both. We haven't cut off relations with any country or stopped any projects. Everything is proceeding as before.

Question: It has been said that Bangladesh is reviewing its investments with India. Can you update us on this review? Do you think talks between the two countries could resume?

Nahid Islam: Yes, we are reviewing projects, but this isn't limited to India. We're evaluating projects with all countries, examining areas that may be vulnerable to corruption or areas that may not benefit Bangladesh.​

 

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Dhaka urges Delhi to prevent Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina from making political statements

Dhaka has conveyed to New Delhi that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina after fleeing to India was making political statements frequently allegedly by using cellphone and internet facilities from there and Bangladesh was not taking it well...

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Dhaka urges Delhi to prevent Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina from making political statements
Staff Correspondent 14 November, 2024, 18:38

Toufique Hasan, director general of Public Diplomacy Wing, speaks to the media during weekly briefing at foreign affairs ministry in Dhaka on Thursday. | BSS photo
Dhaka has conveyed to New Delhi that deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina after fleeing to India was making political statements frequently allegedly by using cellphone and internet facilities from there and Bangladesh was not taking it well.

‘After fleeing the country to India on August 5, the ousted prime minister has been staying in India and issuing political statements from there. We have conveyed our government’s discontent over the issue to the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka on several occasions,’ foreign ministry’s public diplomacy wing director general Toufique Hasan said.

He said that Sheikh Hasina should have been stopped from making such political statements being published in the media for maintaining a relation of mutual respect between two neighbouring countries.

Responding to a question at the weekly briefing at the ministry, he said that Bangladesh had already expressed strong discontent over deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s frequent political statements while staying in India and urged the Indian government to prevent her from such activities in the perspective of historic relation between the two countries.

Asked whether there was any reply from the Indian side, the foreign ministry spokesperson said that Dhaka did not get any formal reply from New Delhi on the matter.

The Indian high commission, however, assured them that they would look into the issue, he added.

Asked about the process of extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India since she was now facing an arrest warrant from the International Crimes Tribunal on allegations of committing crimes against humanity during the July-August mass uprising, Hasan said that the foreign ministry had not yet received any request from the relevant ministry.

‘We would take necessary steps if we receive any directive from the ministry concerned to repatriate her,’ he added.

On the issue of issuance of Indian visas for Bangladeshis, Hasan said that the government had communicated with the Indian authorities on the matter, but they had said that they halted processing of visas of some categories due to shortage of manpower.

He, however, said that the foreign ministry was working to ensure that Bangladeshi students, who now need to travel to India to obtain third-country visas, could acquire their visas from alternative countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Pakistan.​

 

[Saif]

ভারত আর আওয়ামী লীগকে চায় না, হাসিনার ক'ফি'নে শেষ পেরেক দিয়েছে: মেজর জেনারেল ফজলুর রহমান​

 

[IndianUnite]

ভারত আর আওয়ামী লীগকে চায় না, হাসিনার ক'ফি'নে শেষ পেরেক দিয়েছে: মেজর জেনারেল ফজলুর রহমান​

@Vsdoc @Bilal9

Bengali language used here. You are quick to block Hindi and Hinglish posts but will you act on this? Will you display neutrality or impartiality?

Only time will tell. We will see.

 

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@Vsdoc @Bilal9

Bengali language used here. You are quick to block Hindi and Hinglish posts but will you act on this? Will you display neutrality or impartiality?

Only time will tell. We will see.

@Sharma Ji @Krishna with Flute

 

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@Vsdoc @Bilal9

Bengali language used here. You are quick to block Hindi and Hinglish posts but will you act on this? Will you display neutrality or impartiality?

Only time will tell. We will see.

Bengali language is used in Bangladesh section. Why are you objecting?