Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Shattered Hope: Bangladesh's Political Shift and Implications
Imagine Bangladesh, which used to be doing well, like a shining star.
But now, things have taken a turn for the worse.
Some powerful people, with help from other countries and groups, made changes to the government.
This has made some people very worried because they feel like the good things are disappearing.
The author, who is from another place that wants freedom, is sad to see this happen to Bangladesh.
They hope that other countries will step in to help and that the dream of freedom will come back.
Bangladesh's progress under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reversed by a political upheaval in 2024.
The author, a leader in the Jeay Sindh freedom movement, reflects on the situation.
Forces backed by Pakistan's ISI and Islamist groups pushed out the secular government.
Bangladesh's economic growth and stability under Hasina are contrasted with the current regression.
The author argues for renewed support from democratic nations for Bangladesh and other oppressed regions.
- Who
- The author, Zafar Sahito, a leader of the Jeay Sindh freedom movement.
- What
- A reversal of progress in Bangladesh due to a political upheaval orchestrated by ISI-backed forces and Islamist groups.
- When
- 2024 marked a significant turning point.
- Where
- Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh.
- Why
- To reverse the secular government and potentially establish a more Islamist-leaning government.
Pro-Democracy/Secular View
Pro-Islamist/Authoritarian View
Political Direction
Pro-Democracy/Secular View
Supports democracy and secularism; concerned about the rise of extremism.
Pro-Islamist/Authoritarian View
Favors the political changes, possibly leaning towards supporting Islamist groups.
- Author
- Zafar Sahito
- Organization
- Jeay Sindh freedom movement
- Former Leader
- Sheikh Hasina
- Key Players
- ISI, Jamaat-e-Islami, China
- Event
- Political Upheaval in Bangladesh