After Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh and lived in India, Dhaka is becoming the center of anti-India activities. First the Hindu community was tortured there and now Mohammad Yunus has increased his closeness with Pakistan. Recently he met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and now ISI has been welcomed to further promote anti-India activities in Bangladesh.
Entry of ISI team in Dhaka
After almost a decade, a team of Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI has visited Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
- team lead:
- The team includes Major General Shahid Amir Afsar, who has been Pakistan’s military diplomat in China.
- Brigadier Alam Aamir Awan and Muhammad Usman Zatif are also accompanying him on this tour.
- Earlier visit: Before this visit, Principal Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Qamar-ul-Hassan had visited Pakistan.
Possible talks between ISI and Bangladesh
According to reports, this ISI delegation will remain in Bangladesh till January 24.
- Possibility of sharing intelligence information: There can be talks on sharing of intelligence information between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
- Speculation of ISI Chief’s visit: Earlier there was a possibility of ISI Chief General Muhammad Asim Malik’s visit, but he is not a part of this delegation.
Impact on relations between Bangladesh and India
In the absence of Sheikh Hasina, the anti-India atmosphere seems to be increasing in Bangladesh.
- Stance of the interim government:
- The interim government of Bangladesh has announced that it will continue efforts to bring back Sheikh Hasina, who is living in India.
- If needed, the government can seek international intervention.
- Issue of Extradition Treaty:
- Bangladesh has said that if India refuses to deport Sheikh Hasina, it would be a violation of the India-Bangladesh extradition treaty.
Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India
Sheikh Hasina has been living in India since August 5 last year.
- background:
- The 16-year-old Awami League government had fallen due to the massive student movement in Bangladesh.
- After this Sheikh Hasina turned to India.
- India’s stance: India has not yet given any official statement on this issue.
Increasing closeness between Mohammad Yunus and Pakistan
Mohammad Yunus’ stance in Bangladesh has become a cause of concern for India.
- Rapprochement with Pakistan: Yunus recently met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- Welcoming ISI: He has welcomed the ISI team and hinted at sharing intelligence with Pakistan.
