The Indian intelligence community has raised significant concerns about the involvement of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Chinese entities in the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh. This unrest, which led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has reportedly been influenced by external forces aiming to destabilise the region.
Recent reports highlight that the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, has been instrumental in escalating the protests that contributed to Hasina’s departure from office. According to sources cited, the ICS has been at the forefront of orchestrating and inciting violence across Bangladesh, with substantial backing from the ISI and financial support from Chinese organisations.
The ISI’s involvement, coupled with support from Chinese entities, is believed to be part of a broader strategy to destabilise Hasina’s government. The ICS, known for its strong anti-India stance, has been accused of receiving significant funding and logistical support from these foreign powers.
Intelligence reports suggest that the ISI has been working covertly for months to intensify the unrest, with the aim of installing a government more favourable to its interests.
Hasina’s attempts to navigate a balanced foreign policy, maintaining ties with both India and China, may have contributed to the dissatisfaction among Beijing’s leaders.
The suspicion is that China has supported ICS’s efforts to force Hasina out, seeking a regime in Dhaka that aligns more closely with its strategic goals and reduces Indian influence.
Furthermore, there are allegations of collaboration between the ICS and the ISI-backed terrorist group Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI). Evidence suggests that ICS members have received training in Afghanistan and Pakistan, highlighting the extent of the coordination between these groups.
China’s Ministry of State Security is also suspected to be involved, driven by the desire to establish a regime in Bangladesh that better serves its strategic interests and diminishes India’s role in the region.
This complex web of international intrigue underscores the high-stakes nature of the political situation in Bangladesh. The involvement of foreign intelligence and security agencies in domestic unrest reveals the geopolitical tensions influencing the region, raising questions about the future stability of Bangladesh and the broader South Asian landscape.
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