In a startling revelation, top intelligence sources have disclosed to CNN-News18 that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is actively working to destabilize Bangladesh by orchestrating unrest and attempting to remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. The sources claim that the ISI is leveraging student organizations and sleeper cells to achieve its goal of installing an anti-India government in Dhaka.
According to these intelligence sources, the ISI is using the Bangladesh-based Jamat-e-Islami and its student wing, Chhatra Shibir, as key instruments in its plan. Jamat-e-Islami, which has longstanding ties with Pakistan, is reported to have received covert funding from Pakistani sources. The sources revealed that Jamat-e-Islami regularly receives briefings and directives from the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka, indicating a deep level of coordination between the two entities.
In an unusual diplomatic move, the Pakistan embassy in Dhaka reportedly advised students to seek refuge within the embassy compound if necessary. This intervention by a foreign mission is atypical and suggests a concerted effort to escalate the crisis. “The Pakistan embassy’s actions are not just unusual but indicative of a broader strategy to destabilize the current regime,” one source noted.
The ISI’s primary objective, according to the sources, is to undermine the Awami League government, which is perceived as pro-India. The agency aims to replace Sheikh Hasina with a government that aligns more closely with Pakistan’s interests. This move is seen as a strategic effort to create disruptions along India’s borders, thus impacting regional stability and India’s internal security. The sources pointed out that ISI envisions a scenario where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with Jamat-e-Islami, comes to power, thereby fostering a more favorable environment for Pakistan.
The intelligence sources further detailed that the ISI’s approach mirrors tactics previously used in Kashmir. By inciting unrest and violence, the ISI aims to attract global attention and push for international intervention. The plan involves forcing a change in leadership through either direct action or international pressure, followed by elections supervised by the United Nations. The desired outcome is to establish a new government led by the BNP and Jamat-e-Islami, which would be more amenable to Pakistani interests.
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ISI’s strategy reportedly involves substantial financial resources and investments in Bangladesh, aimed at exacerbating the crisis. The sources noted that the agency is exploiting the dire situation of Chhatra Shibir students to fuel unrest and maintain the pressure on the government. These student movements, which have historically been influential in Bangladesh’s political landscape, are now being manipulated to serve Pakistan’s objectives.
The student unrest in Bangladesh, particularly at Dhaka University, has a history of significant political impact, dating back to the 1971 liberation movement. The current unrest is being stoked to generate anti-India sentiments and destabilize the region further.
Additionally, the role of China in this complex geopolitical scenario is also under scrutiny. While China has strong economic ties with Sheikh Hasina’s government, there are concerns that Beijing might also be involved indirectly. The attacks on Hindu communities in Bangladesh are being monitored closely, as they contribute to the rising anti-India sentiments and could potentially lead to further escalation of terror activities if not addressed promptly.
In summary, the latest intelligence revelations paint a picture of a sophisticated and multi-faceted conspiracy orchestrated by the ISI to topple Sheikh Hasina and install a government more aligned with Pakistani interests. As Bangladesh faces this turbulent period, the international community and regional actors are likely to closely monitor the situation, given its implications for regional stability and security.
