Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded a one-day visit to Dhaka, on Dec 9, meeting Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government. (Photo by DD). The meeting, some believed, indicated a thaw, but the very next day, a mass protest was held near PM Museum in Delhi, obviously with official backing. There they spoke of a “genocide” in Bangladesh! All this revealed India’s double-tongued policy, backed by USA. Trump even before he assumed office, spit venom against Bangladesh. But few outside India believe them, as seen when diplomats from 20 EU countries also met Dr Yunus, the same day. Allegations were made by Bangladesh interim govt of attempts at destabilization by forces at home and abroad. Surprisingly India’s ruling party BJP also made such allegations, in the midst of a Soros-Adani fracas, and reiterated that forces in USA are out to destabilize its regime. The Biden administration expressed its serious “disappointment” that the charge is made by one of its close democratic allies.
This Report briefly reviews these significant events, with reference to Bangladesh.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Dec 13, during the Question Hour: “The treatment of minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of concern for India and New Delhi hopes that Dhaka will take action for their safety..We have drawn their attention to our concerns. Recently foreign secretary visited Dhaka. This subject came up in his meetings. And it is our expectation that in its own interests, Bangladesh will take action for the safety of minorities.”
The minister said India has a good history of development projects in Bangladesh. “In fact when we speak about the neighbourhood first policy, almost every neighbouring country with the exception of Pakistan and China, we have had important development projects and that is the case with Bangladesh as well,” he said. The minister said India hopes that the new dispensation in Bangladesh will settle down to a mutually beneficial stable relationship with India (PTI).
The interim government of Bangladesh, despite Hindutva offensive at home and abroad seeking to “destabilze” it, appears to assert itself, as seen from various developments during December. The Hindutva offensive, loaded with misinformation, was being blessed by Trump lobbies. Surprisingly, BJP was blaming, and asserting, that attempts were being made to “destabilize” the Modi regime by the outgoing Biden regime, which expressed its great “disappointment” with such a charge coming from its closest ally, India.
The blame game occurred amid reports of a fracas between two of the world’s richest businessmen, George Soros of USA who backed Kamala Harris, and Gautam Adani, closest to Modi regime, favored by Trump.
It was amid such developments, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made a day-long visit to Dhaka on Dec 9. It was a visit that came after four long months after a regime change in Bangladesh, consequent to what was called a “monsoon revolution.”
On the same day, a delegation of diplomats from around 20 EU countries, responding to an invitation by Dr Yunus, visited Bangladesh, and had useful exchanges. These developments came amid significant changes in world politics, including the rapid and surprising collapse of Asad regime of Syria, even as Biden regime was coming to a close and President-elect Trump was making a mark even before he assumed office. This Report briefly reviews these significant events, with reference to Bangladesh.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s was the first high-level visit (Dec9) from India to Bangladesh since Sheikh Hasina was deposed as PM and an interim govt led by Dr.Muhammad Yunus took office in early August this year. He told reporters in Dhaka, before his departure, that he had a frank, candid, and constructive exchange of views with his interlocutors and discussed the entire gamut of issues in the “extremely important bilateral relationship”. “I have underlined today India’s desire to work closely with the interim government of Bangladesh Authority.” He highlighted India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. It indicates a thaw in bilateral relations that India kept in a suspended animation.
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Press Release by India
An official Press Release by India’s Foreign Ministry, at the end of the visit, summed up the significant development. Its full Text, with added emphasis, is given below:
Foreign Secretary of India, Shri Vikram Misri, visited Dhaka on an official visit Dec 9 today. He called on the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the Foreign Affairs Adviser, H.E. Md. Touhid Hossain. He also held Foreign Office Consultations with the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Jashim Uddin.
2. During these meetings, Foreign Secretary Misri highlighted India’s support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh. He reiterated India’s willingness to build a positive and constructive relationship with Bangladesh, based on mutual trust and respect and mutual sensitivity to each other’s concerns and interests. Foreign Secretary emphasized that people are the main stakeholders in India-Bangladesh relations, and noted that India’s development cooperation and multifaceted engagements with Bangladesh, including in the areas of connectivity, trade, power, energy and capacity building, are all geared towards the benefit of the people of Bangladesh.
3. Foreign Secretary also discussed certain recent developments and issues and conveyed India’s concerns, especially those related to the safety and welfare of minorities. He also raised some regrettable incidents of attacks on cultural, religious and diplomatic properties.
4. During the Foreign Office Consultations, both sides held comprehensive discussions on a wide range of issues covering political and security matters, border management, trade, commerce and connectivity, cooperation in water, power and energy sectors, development cooperation, consular, cultural and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on sub-regional, regional and multilateral issues, and agreed to enhance consultations and cooperation to advance regional integration, including under the BIMSTEC framework.
5. Foreign Secretary’s visit will help in sustaining bilateral engagement between India and Bangladesh with a view to addressing concerns as well as advancing the substantive issues in the relationship.
Dhaka, December 09, 2024
https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/38733/Foreign_Secretarys_Visit_to_Bangladesh
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“We want a positive relationship with Bangladesh, which will mutually benefit us. I emphasised that India desires a positive, constructive, and beneficial relationship with Bangladesh. We want a people-centric relationship, and we have a desire to work closely with the current interim government in Bangladesh,”Misri said, as reported by news agencies. This indicates a thaw in strained relationship with Yunus regime. A “people-centric” approach helps to keep options open.
Hasina has accused “power-hungry” Dr. Yunus of “corruption”, and “genocide” in her first public speech, while addressing, virtually, her supporters in New York, to mark the “victory day” ( Bangla ‘Liberation’ day in 1971 December 16), and claimed a revolt is brewing. She spoke passionately in Bengali for an hour. The speech was banned by the Crimes Tribunal that was set for a trial against her crimes. She repeated her show on Dec 8, for a meeting in London.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Dec 11 briefed about his Dhaka visit…He told members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on the ‘Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship’ and conveyed that the neighbouring country has assured action against perpetrators of violence against minorities. The Foreign Secretary is learnt to have told the committee that, contrary to media reports, the Yunus administration did not discuss reviewing any agreements. He reportedly said India did not facilitate her speech, and does not endorse it. (The Business Standard, Dec 12).
The strain in bilateral ties has been evident since September, when Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. However, despite both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mohammad Yunus attending the UN summit, no bilateral meeting was held between the two leaders, and the stalemate continued until this visit.
Did Misri’s visit repair the damage done to the bilateral relations? Is India acting suitably? It is doubtful if what followed the visit is any indication,
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Concoctions about “anti-Hindu atrocities” exposed
A day after Misri left, Bangladesh on Dec 10 confirmed 88 incidents, between August 5 and October 22, of communal violence against minorities, mostly Hindus, after Hasina fled in August, PTI reported.
Official figures provided by Bangladesh govt are nearer the truth. And they showed that “2010 incidents between Aug 4-20” circulated by the Indian media was a concocted figure. They were obviously cooked up by Hindutva lobbies in power.
Bangladesh press secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that 70 individuals have been arrested in connection with these incidents.“The number of cases and arrests is expected to rise as fresh reports of violence have emerged in northeastern Sunamganj, central Gazipur, and other areas,” he stated, and gave some details too:
Incidents of violence between August 4 and 20, led to 62 cases and arrest of 35 people. There were 26 reported cases of attacks on religious sites, August 5 to October 22, leading to the arrests of 35 more rioters.. There were only two deaths, and one of them was a Muslim lawyer attacked in court premises by Hindutva hordes. Even as per claims by Hindutva lobbies, there were only 57 incidents between Aug 22-Oct 12 (quoted by senior journalist and BJP Former MP, Swapan Dasgupta, Sunday Times of India, Dec1, 2024). A PTI report from Kolakta on Dec 8 also spoke of “200 attacks in 50-odd districts, after Hasina govt fell..” (Hindustan Times Dec 8).
Thus, figures of incidents before Aug 22 (2010 incidents) were obviously exaggerated, and apparently included crimes by Hasina regime, and her Awami League hordes.
“There were about 450 anti-Hindu incidents on an average per year during the last 8 years , as per a Hindutva journalist (Organizer Sep 4, 2024); thus post-Hasina regime was by far better, by any measure. Misri was cautious and did not give credence to such wild claims.
Further, Alam reiterated that Hindus were not targeted because of their faith.
“Certain attacks were directed at individuals who were former ruling party members, or they stemmed from personal disputes. Nevertheless, since violence has occurred, the police are taking the necessary actions,” he said.Alam also indicated that details of incidents occurring after October 22 would be shared soon.
(Indian Express Web Desk, December 11, 2024.).
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Brazen lies about “genocide” of Hindus are repeated after official meet, but many countries endorse the interim govt
The European Union Delegation to Bangladesh marked Human Rights Day 2024 with the launch of Bangladesh, 36 July 2024, a book and photo exhibition capturing the spirit of the popular uprising of that transformative summer. The event celebrated the courage of citizens who stood up for fundamental freedoms during a significant moment in Bangladesh’s history. (Photo by European Union). This was on the same day, a Delhi rally spoke of “genocide” in Bangladesh, and appealed for UN intervention. Few outside India believe them. And many are backing the Yunus regime.
Bangladesh govt data appears to be credible: A few days before Misri arrived, Yunus had convened a meeting of religious leaders of all denominations, Hindus included, on Dec 5, and sought their co-operation in gathering accurate information about attacks on minorities, so as to ‘clear the discrepancy between reality and media reports’, particularly in foreign (read Indian) media, and to ensure the culprits were brought to justice. He plainly said,“sometimes it is no use relying on official information, as officials often tell what pleases their superiors”.
Yunus in that meeting stressed all citizens of Bangladesh enjoy equal rights, and the State must ensure that. He recalled his own visit to the Dhakeswari temple during Durga puja, and how the events went on as “a national celebration,” without any incidents of violence, ensured by the state agencies as also activist citizens including Muslims. (Indian Express, PTI, Dec 5).
Times of India (12.09.2024) reported the number of Puja pandals was expected to exceed the number (33,431) of last year.
The media, at least now, must stop spreading lies, and Delhi should do the needful, if Misri’s mission is meant to be serious and meaningful. But there is no sign of it as indicated by the series of protests across India and abroad too. Delhi is known for its double-speak.
The very next day of Misri’s visit, protests were held, many being ‘sponsored’ by those close to the ruling party, the BJP, and tacitly aided by official agencies:
On December 10, World Human Rights Day was misused by members of various Hindutva organisations who ‘staged’ protests across India..RSS VHP Bajrandal, apart from BJP, were mobilizing crowds, for example at Delhi’s Chanakyapuri, in Lucknow, at Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, in Jammu, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Ranchi, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad and Kolkata, among other places.
Security was stepped up outside the Bangl adesh High Commission in Chankyapuri; “hundreds of protesters from over 200 organizations” joined the Delhi protest march that began at PM Museum at Teen Murti, reported Times of India (Dec1). The speakers included rabble-rousers like sadhvi Ritambhara and Iscon leaders like Keshav Murari, and bigwigs like SN Srivatsava, former Delhi police commissioner, Veena sikri, former High Commissioner to Bangladesh, former Kolkata High Court judge, the notorious Abhijit Ganguly, now a BJP MP. A memorandum was submitted that placed many demands like “ the genocide of Hindus and other minorities must cease immediately,” a white lie! They urged international solidarity and action by world bodies. They urged “immediate release” – jumping all legal procedures – of “Iscon Sannyasi Pujya Shri Chinmay Krishna Das” (‘pujya” means revered; he is accused of sedition and worse), who was formally expelled by Iscon for his indiscipline etc.
Obviously the Delhi protest was sponsored by the ruling party, and facilitated by the govt. They were demanding to stop the “genocide” of Hindus, a brazen lie. And they urged the intervention of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in the matter! Leave alone Kashmir atrocities, what do they say about the civil war conditions of Manipur, which Modi did not visit till now? Or about Elgar Parishad cases?
Leaders from the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti on Dec 2 attacked the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, vandalised property and removed the Bangladeshi flag. Delhi formally regretted the incidents. But it was repeated in Kolkata, Dec 5, near Salt Lake Bus terminus and also at the Bangladesh High Commission. Bangladesh product, Dhakai Jamdani sarees were burnt. Boycott of Bangla goods was threatened (PTI).
The dichotomy between official narratives and BJP shows and media stories is now routine, as is the case with Galwan and its aftermath, even after recent ‘agreement’ on and LAC issues.
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“Pujya Chinmoy Das” was expelled by Iscon amid serious and heinous allegations
ISKCON Bangladesh in a press conference, Dhaka November 28, announced that Chinmay, the monk hailed in India, was expelled amid serious allegations. Photo by Prothom Alo, Bangladesh Newspaper.
“ISKCON Bangladesh’s general secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari in a written statement said Chinmoy Krishna Das, head of Sri Sri Pundarik Dham in Chattogram, and others were expelled, from ISKCON for breaching discipline, several months ago,” reported Prothom Alo, Nov 28. “That’s why any actions of these individuals do not represent ISKCON Bangladesh.”
It was clarified that “some children brought out allegations of misconduct against Chinmoy, who wasasked to refrain from any activities of the organisation and Pundarik Dham for three months, which he defied. He did not also comply with directives of the ISKCON Bangladesh which led to his permanent expulsion last July.” That is weeks before Hasina fled Bangladesh.
“In rallies held in Chattogram and Dhaka on Nov 27 Wednesday, calls were made to ban ISKCON Bangladesh after the murder of the lawyer Saiful…Chattogram Bar Association president Nazim Uddin Chowdhury told Prothom Alo that day that the (Iscon-linked) protesters hacked assistant public prosecutor (APP) Saiful Islam to death, in the court premises, after his bail plea was rejected. Iscon organised the press conference in the wake of the situation, the next day of Saiful’s murder.”
“In the written statement, Charu Chandra Das said a coordinated smear campaign has been launched against ISKCON Bangladesh centering the recent movement of Bangladesh Sanatani Jagran Mancha, of which Chinmoy Krishna Das is a spokesperson and leader. “We want to unequivocally declare ISKCON Bangladesh does not have any involvement with such nefarious incidents or the ongoing movement.” He added that the ISKCON Bangladesh made it clear through an official statement on 3 October itself that Chinmoy is not the spokesperson of the organisation and his statements are of his own.
“ISKCON Bangladesh urged the government to ensure exemplary punishment for the killers of lawyer Saiful..ISKCON Bangladesh is a non-political and peaceful religious organisation, dedicated to communal harmony..”
“Replying to a question about a recent remark of Suvendu Adhikari, BJP leader of opposition in the West Bengal state assembly, ISKCON Bangladesh said ISKCON is an international organisation which is not run from India.”
https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/bc6rml14ek
It is clear from the above that “Pujya Shri Chinmay Krishna Das” is a notorious swami, like so many others in India, and expelled by Iscon, Bangladesh.
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Indian stories about Bangladesh are not believed by EU and others
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus poses for a photo with a 19-member EU delegation at his in Dhaka on 9 December 2024. (Photo by PID.). As many as 15 EU diplomats presented their views in the meeting that lasted for two and half hours. Notably, it was on the same day that India’s Foreign Secretary visited Dhaka. Dozens of countries are maintaining close relations with Yunus-led govt, and they are aware of the Monsoon Revolution against Hasina regime.
“The EU wants to express its support and build high-level cooperation in the economic sector through the visit. Envoys from many countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Turkey, Russia, Finland, Singapore, and Libya have already met me. They agreed to enhance bilateral ties alongside an increase in trade and investment,” said Dr.Yunus earlier, 17 Nov 2024, when the post-Hasina regime marked 100 days.
“At the United Nations General Assembly in September, I had the opportunity to meet with the heads of government around the globe, including the United States, the European Union, Canada, Italy, Holland, and the secretary-general of the United Nations. They have spontaneously promised their full cooperation to us.”
“I also had a meeting with the heads of government of Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and several neighbouring countries where I talked about reviving SAARC [South
Asia Association for Regional Cooperation],” he continued. (bdnews24.com, 17 Nov 2024).
Yunus regime was backed by many Gulf countries. Yunus said: “We are working for the welfare of the expatriate workers. The UAE has released 57 convicted Bangladeshis along with others at my request. These migrant workers protested against fascism despite the risk of imprisonment. Bangladeshis have protested in many other countries. We’re thankful for them.”
“ A few days ago in Baku, I met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He told me to let him know if Bangladesh needs any support.”
“Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently visited Bangladesh. He promised to reopen the doors of Malaysia for 18,000 Bangladeshis who could not go to Malaysia due to mismanagement of the autocratic government despite complying with all the formalities.”
Yunus also said: “We have applied for ASEAN [the Association of Southeast Asian Nations] membership. The Malaysian premier has assured us that he will actively consider our request. We have received similar assurances from Indonesia.
“The Indonesian side has requested me to pay a state visit to that country. Many countries of the world, including Saudi Arabia, have offered to increase cooperation with us. For the first time, we are appointing a permanent ambassador to the OIC [Organisation of Islamic Cooperation] headquarters.”
During the Dec 9 meeting with EU delegates, Yunus said as India has restricted visas for Bangladeshis, many students are unable to go to Delhi to get visas for EU countries. As a result, he said, uncertainty has arisen about their educational careers, while universities in Europe are not getting Bangladeshi students.“If the visa office is shifted to Dhaka or any neighbouring country, both Bangladesh and the European Union will be benefited,” he added, Prothom Alo of Bangladesh reported ( 09 Dec 2024).
Further, they discussed the commitments and actions of both sides in labour rights, trade facilitation, climate change, human rights, the International Crime Tribunal Act, Rohingya repatriation and building a sustainable future.
Hasina trying to destabilize the country with the huge amount of money, Yunus told the EU delegation, who assured him of their support
“We are celebrating victory throughout the month of December. I am very happy to participate in such an interactive discussion with you in the month of Victory,” Prof Yunus said.
Paying tribute to the martyrs and injured in the July-August uprising, he briefly outlined the oppression, exploitation, enforced disappearances, and human rights violations over the past 16 years of the Awami regime. The chief adviser focused how corruption and money laundering affected the banking system in Bangladesh.
Mentioning that misinformation is being spread against Bangladesh on a large scale, Prof Yunus sought EU’s cooperation in stopping the misinformation.
“He said Dictator Sheikh Hasina and her associates, who were forced to flee the country in the July uprising, are trying to destabilize the country with the huge amount of money they laundered.”
Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain, who participated the meeting said Bulgaria has already shifted its visa centre for Bangladeshis to Indonesia and Vietnam. He urged other countries to follow the same process.
“The EU representatives expressed their full support to the chief adviser in the reform process and vowed to stand by him in the goal of building a new Bangladesh by providing advice and recommendations.”
The demand to move visa application centres to Dhaka follows diplomatic developments between Bangladesh and India, with the latter pledging to introduce tighter visa restrictions on Bangladeshi nationals. India is currently issuing a limited number of visas to Bangladeshi nationals, and, as the Ministry of External Affairs reveals, only visas for medical and urgent matters are being approved.
According to data from UNESCO figures, over 50,000 Bangladeshi students study abroad every year, with the majority of them picking the United Kingdom as their first choice. The second and third study destinations are the United States and Australia.
There was also a meeting with a delegation from the British Global Partner’s Governance (GPG) at the ministry, said a press release.
India moves BIMSTEC to counter Bangladesh proposal to activate SAARC: The China factor
Why did India send its Foreign Secretary to Dhaka, after four months of an unfriendly relationship?
India knew very well the disinformation and slander campaign against Yunus regime impressed few outside India. Was it was more for domestic consumption, to promote polarization? Bangladesh issue was deployed by PM, Amit Shah and UPCM in Jharkhand and Maharashtra election campaigns; it will be used for Bengal polls ahead.
It has an international context too. India is aware Bangladesh and Yunus, the Nobel laureate, have good relations with many countries. It has with India the longest border that is full of ethnic hotspots of Northeast, bordering China. Irrespective of domestic politics, China has excellent relations with Bangladesh that had signed BRI. Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain on Nov 22 attended an event at China Embassy and praised China as a “trust worthy and sincere partner” of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has a good market, and soft power too. They cannot be ignored, nor isolated. Biden backed Yunus, it was contended by some. Trump, a “close friend” of Modi has been is playing Hindutva card, together with Zionism. The visit came amid Bangladesh requests to send Hasina back under the bilateral extradition treaty, for her murders, disappearances in hundreds, an issue exploited by the West. And it came at a time EU delegates were visiting Dhaka, a program fixed weeks in advance, and they backed Yunus.
India notably “agreed to enhance consultations and cooperation to advance regional integration, including under the BIMSTEC framework,” the Foreign Secretary said, about his Dhaka visit.
BIMSTEC refers to the Bay of Bengal Initiative For Multi-Sectoral Technical And Economic Co-Operation. It is an international organization of seven countries in South and Southeast Asia: Bangladesh, India, Srilanka and Thailand were its Founding Members in 1997; Myanmar joined soon after, while Nepal and Bhutan were admitted in 2004. India has interest in maritime issues,
This appears to be a counter-move to the proposal earlier made by Dr. Yunus to activate SAARC, a grouping of South Asia, that was founded much earlier in 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SAARC includes Pakistan, Afghanistan and Maldives, the three Muslim countries that are not in BIMSTEC. SAARC had its last, the 18th summit, in Nov 2014. The then newly elected PM Modi, who had invited Saarc members to his inauguration as PM, and attended the 18th summit. He in fact had stresed active co-operation among the South Asian countries. However, the next summit was due to be held in, and presided by, Pakistan, and Modi’s India did not like it. And India brought in its bilateral strain with Pakistan, and never allowed it to take place till now. Now that Dr. Yunus proposed, and Pakistan positively and eagerly responded, a revival of Saarc, India moved fast, the Foreign Secretary visited Dhaka, and proposed co-operation under BIMSTEC framework.
China was admitted as an observer in Saarc in 2005; Nepal had proposed it when India then roped in Afghanistan. Yunus met Pakistan PM Shehbaj Sharif at the UN on Sep 25, and proposed revival of Saarc, dormant since 2016. Pakistan agreed to work together; all past differences would be set aside. India already saw a danger in it, and sees China behind it. It was in that context Bimstec was mentioned by India.
Thus a Saarc that included both Pakistan and China could not be revived for almost the last 10 years, with Modi-led India obstructing it. That was how Modi’s Neighborhood First policy was a prejudiced one. Nepal Pakistan and Bangladesh were keen that river water issues they had with India could be sorted out under Saarc framework. The Ganges Water Treaty is set to come to an end in 2026, 30 years after it was signed with Bangladesh.
India is not shy: “In fact when we speak about the neighbourhood first policy, almost every neighbouring country with the exception of Pakistan and China..” MEA Jayshankar said, despite some thaw in LAC affairs.
And Trump has his own schemes to rope in Modi’s India, which feels it will be more comfortable with Trump. Together they are spreading misinformation about Bangladesh.
Thus India’s moves with Yunus are not honest. Both sides know it. South Asian peace will be in jeopardy if US led by Trump is allowed to fish in troubled waters. Genuine friendly relations with Bangladesh are the need of the hour. People should understand these imperialist games and must oppose them, as also politics of regional hegemonism and interference.
Bangladesh: Hindutva becomes more ominous, and fuels Trump campaign too
in South Asia, 03/11/2024
See by the same author:
India’s Bangladesh policy: Gross interference, regional hegemonism, with an ominous backing of America, 08/12/2024
Disinformation, a key instrument of India’s foreign policy in relation to China and Pakistan? (01/07/2023).(Now Bangladesh is targeted.)
Source: EU DisinfoLab 2023 report. Note details like750 fake media outlets etc. Enormous growth seen since 2019.
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Ramakrishnan is a political observer, a regular contributor to countercurrents.org. Presently, there is an ongoing series on Bangladesh.
