Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Book Alleges CIA, Pakistan Involvement in Hasina's Ouster, Rise of Jamaat
A new book called 'Inshallah Bangladesh' tells the story of how the leader of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, left her country in August 2024.
The book says that on the day before she left, she didn't want to talk to the student protesters, thinking outside forces were making them protest.
Her army chief, who was also her relative, refused to order his soldiers to use force against the protesters, saying it might cause problems in the army.
The book also claims that America's CIA and Pakistan's spies helped to make her leave.
The former home minister believes the army chief betrayed her.
After she left, the book says a group called Jamaat, which has strong religious and Pakistani ties, is becoming more powerful in Bangladesh.
A new book, 'Inshallah Bangladesh', makes explosive revelations about the events leading to Sheikh Hasina's departure from Bangladesh on August 5, 2024.
The book alleges that Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman refused Prime Minister Hasina's orders to use force against student protesters, citing potential army revolt.
Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal claims the CIA and Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman were involved in a plot to overthrow Hasina.
Hasina herself suggested external forces, including the US, were involved, mentioning an offer related to St. Martin's Island.
The book documents a shift towards the rise of the Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami and pro-Pakistan sentiment in Bangladesh following Hasina's ouster.
- Who
- Sheikh Hasina, Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, CIA, Pakistan's ISI, Jamaat-e-Islami, student leaders
- What
- Revelations from the book 'Inshallah Bangladesh' alleging foreign (CIA, ISI) involvement and betrayal by the Army Chief in the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and the subsequent rise of Islamist group Jamaat-e-Islami.
- When
- Leading up to and including August 5, 2024, with events also described from earlier in 2024 and late June 2024.
- Where
- Bangladesh, specifically Dhaka and the Prime Minister's residence (Gonobhaban).
- Why
- Allegations point to a desire by external forces (US seeking St. Martin's Island, Pakistan supporting Jamaat) to remove Hasina and influence Bangladesh's political direction.
Sheikh Hasina's Government
Authors' Allegations
Cause of Hasina's Departure
Sheikh Hasina's Government
Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal (former home minister) claims the events were a CIA operation, with Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman betraying Hasina. Hasina herself stated it was a terror attack planned by America and executed by Pakistan.
Authors' Allegations
The book 'Inshallah Bangladesh' reveals Hasina initially rejected advice to negotiate with student leaders and insisted security forces protect the country's sovereignty, believing the movement was manufactured and misled by external forces.
Army Chief's Role
Sheikh Hasina's Government
Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal alleges that Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman was on the CIA's payroll and betrayed Hasina. A dismissed general also backs the charge of Waker-uz-Zaman betraying the prime minister and the country.
Authors' Allegations
The book details Waker-uz-Zaman's refusal to order troops to open fire on protestors, citing that many serving and retired military personnel and their families were among the agitators, and that such orders could trigger a revolt within the army. He also informed Hasina that troops would be deployed but would not take coercive action.
External Influence
Sheikh Hasina's Government
Hasina claimed a 'White Man' offered her a military base on St. Martin's Island for a smooth return to power, suggesting US interference. The former home minister also mentioned Pakistan's ISI working with Jamaat.
Authors' Allegations
The book traces how Bangladesh went from student protests to regime collapse, and is now slipping into the radical hands of Jamaat, with events like the commemoration of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's death anniversary indicating a shift towards pro-Pakistan and Islamist forces.
- Book Title
- Inshallah Bangladesh
- Authors
- Deep Halder, Sahidul Hasan Khokon, and Jaideep Mazumdar
- Date of Hasina's Departure
- August 5, 2024
- Location of Key Events
- Dhaka, Gonobhaban (Prime Minister's residence)
- Alleged External Actors
- CIA, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)
- Alleged Internal Collaborator
- Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman
- Shifting Political Landscape
- Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami and pro-Pakistan forces