Bangladesh Times

 For fifteen years, the world was sold a carefully constructed lie: that Bangladesh, a nation with a centuries-old soul of religious harmony, was on the brink of an Islamist takeover. This narrative was not a reflection of reality, but a sophisticated political product manufactured by the Awami League (AL) with the strategic backing of India . Today, as the AL’s leadership operates from exile, the same "playbook of fear" is being deployed to undermine the current transition and regain power by any means necessary. The Original Sin: Manufacturing Militancy The AL’s path to absolute power was paved with the strategic use of violence designed to be blamed on its rivals. The Gunpowder Tactic: During the 2013-2015 political movements, the nation witnessed horrific petrol bomb and gunpowder attacks on public buses. While the Sheikh Hasina administration immediately pointed fingers at the BNP , independent observers and local human rights activists have long alleged these were ...