The Hidden Cost of Geopolitics: Bangladesh and Its Liberation Party Under Siege

Bangladesh now finds itself trapped in an unforgiving crossfire, ensnared by the American deep state’s geopolitical and economic machinations.

What was once a nation steadily forging its path as a sovereign, democratic state is today caught in a whirlwind of manipulation and subversion, where external agendas and domestic collusion have converged to erode both governance and trust. Tragically, Bangladesh—and its founding party, the Awami League—have become unwilling casualties in this turbulent geopolitical storm.

The events of 5 August 2024 mark a vicious watershed moment, a dark turning point in the country’s history. What unfolded on that fateful day was not a spontaneous democratic correction nor an organic uprising of the people; it was a calculated and meticulously orchestrated regime change. This was a convergence of foreign intervention and domestic betrayal, engineered to undermine the leadership that had propelled Bangladesh toward stability and progress. 

But the American deep state, led by the CIA and operating in collusion with Pakistan’s most extremist networks, found willing collaborators within the country: Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Jamaati–Shibir nexus of 1971’s ideological heirs, the BNP—rooted deeply within the Dhaka cantonment—and a motley alliance of far-right fundamentalists, repackaged for what some analysts call the CIA’s “Model 2024” experiment. Together, they dismantled the government of Bangladesh’s most successful Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, replacing it with a puppet administration devoid of legitimacy, vision, or moral authority.

Since that day, Bangladesh has been bleeding in every sense—politically, socially, economically, and morally. Extremist rule is ill-suited to governance; it is devoid of foresight, compassion, and wisdom. The country now faces the spectres of civil unrest, famine, and a breakdown of public confidence, all under the heavy hand of this illegitimate, externally influenced government led by terrorist Dr. Yunus and his dreaded mango-twigs. Every citizen is called upon to awaken to the reality of this crisis: to uphold freedom, reject extremism, and reclaim the promise of a sovereign, peaceful, and prosperous Bangladesh.

Geopolitics is often described as a chessboard upon which great powers maneuver for advantage. For smaller nations like Bangladesh, however, it is far more than a game: it is a silent, ruthless war with consequences that are immediate and tangible. Bangladesh, strategically positioned at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, has become a prize in the broader struggle for influence. Its sovereignty is constantly scrutinized, every independent policy decision is viewed with suspicion, and acts of national self-determination are reframed as hostility or defiance.

The Awami League, the architect of Bangladesh’s independence and the guardian of its secular, constitutional foundations, now stands under relentless pressure from these invisible forces. Its commitment to sovereignty, regional cooperation, and economic self-reliance conflicts with foreign agendas that prioritize influence over partnership. Powerful actors, cloaked in the rhetoric of democracy and human rights, manipulate narratives, impose sanctions, and quietly engineer destabilization. In this environment, genuine governance and developmental achievement are constantly undermined.

Indeed, Bangladesh’s remarkable socio-economic progress over the past decades under the able and dynamic leadership of HPM Sheikh Hasina—rising per capita income, women’s empowerment, digital transformation, and rapid infrastructure development—has been overshadowed by reductive labels in global discourse: “contested democracy,” “frontline state,” or a “swing nation” in the Indo-Pacific rivalry. In geopolitics, control over narratives has become a weapon, eroding public trust and weakening legitimate governance. Achievement is downplayed, while instability is magnified, all to serve the interests of external powers rather than the nation itself.

This is neo-colonialism in subtle form: the tanks and gunboats of old have been replaced by the so-called think tanks, NGOs, engineered regime changes, and carefully curated narratives. Reform imposed from abroad cannot substitute for homegrown solutions. Political progress must emerge organically, rooted in local realities, constitutional processes, and the will of the people. The stakes could not be higher. Bangladesh, a nation of 170 million, now faces existential threats: political instability here reverberates far beyond its borders, impacting regional peace, democracy, and human rights.

Bangladesh and the Awami League today stand as emblematic victims of the silent suffering imposed on smaller nations by the machinations of global power. Their predicament illustrates a broader truth: in a world dominated by great-power rivalry, sovereignty is conditional, and national agency is constantly tested. Until the international order recognizes and respects the autonomy of vulnerable nations, geopolitics will remain less a strategy of reason than a silent war, exacting disproportionate costs from those caught in its crossfire.

This moment calls for clarity, courage, and collective conscience. Citizens must recognize the forces at work, reject destabilization, and demand a return to governance that is accountable, legitimate, and anchored in national interest. The promise of Bangladesh—born in the blood and sacrifice of 1971—remains alive, but it requires vigilance, moral courage, and decisive action to protect it.

Bangladesh’s journey illustrates the hidden cost of geopolitics: even nations that have achieved remarkable progress, even liberation parties that embody the soul of their country, can become collateral damage when external interests and domestic opportunists converge. The test of our times is not merely survival; it is the ability to reclaim sovereignty, reaffirm democratic principles, and restore the dignity and promise of the nation.

Bangladesh has endured much, and its people have proven resilient. Yet the path ahead demands heightened awareness of the invisible forces shaping national destiny. Only through vigilance, unity, and the courage to confront both domestic betrayal and foreign subversion can Bangladesh navigate this crossfire and emerge stronger, truly sovereign, and justly governed.

If the American establishment were to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of sovereign and independent nations, and abandon its calculated pursuit of regime change driven solely by narrow self-interest, an overwhelming 98% of the wars, armed conflicts, drone strikes, missile assaults, and other manifestations of geopolitical violence plaguing country after country in the world would all but vanish. The world would become a far safer, more harmonious place for humanity to coexist in peace. As for the remaining 2% of disruptions—they would wither away of their own accord, rendered powerless in the absence of foreign-instigated turmoil.

Written by Anwar A. Khan 

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