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By Democracy Files – Aug 19, 2023
The Bangladeshi Prime Minister made herself an enemy of the US empire by refusing to sing the same tune along with them.Â
âWe will intervene whenever we decide itâs our national security interest to intervene, and if you donât like it, lump it. Get used to it, world.â – Duane R. Clarridge, Ex-CIA Chief [Latin America division]
The Removal of Imran khan:
An empire doesnât like those who are unwilling to serve its purpose. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the White House made it crystal clear that the nations who denounce or wonât support its âunprecedented and expansiveâ sanctions against Russia, will have to pay a heavy price. The world already witnessed Washingtonâs removal of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who refused to sing the same tune along with the Empire to wage a war against Russia by visiting Moscow after the invasion of Ukraine. He refused to be a slave of the Western powers and shouted out loud, âWhat do you think of us? Are we your slaves⊠that whatever you say, we will do?â As a result of Imranâs refusal to be a slave cost him his chair with an attempted assassination meant to get rid of him. A leaked Pakistani Diplomatic Cypher [Transcription], obtained by Ryan Grim from The Intercept, revealed that US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu was a key player in pushing to overthrow the Pakistani Prime Minister. The secret document revealed that Lu made it clear to Asad Majeed Khan [Pakistan Ambassador to the US at the time] of Washingtonâs intention for a regime change:
âIf the no-confidence vote against the Prime Minister succeeds, all will be forgiven in Washington because the Russia visit is being looked at as a decision by the Prime Minister. Otherwise, I think it will be tough going ahead.â
The US-Backed Genocide in East Pakistan [1971] And Hasinaâs Push for Bringing Back Rashed Chowdhury:
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh made herself an Enemy of Washington due to her constant push to hand over her father Sheikh Mujibar Rahmanâs killer whom the United States sheltered for many years. The US supported West Pakistan [now Pakistan] during East Pakistanâs [now Bangladesh] struggle for freedom. The empire provided everything it could to the West Pakistan military to create a bloodbath in East Pakistan. Archer Blood, the United States consul general in Dhaka [1970-71], revealed how âPakistan was using U.S. weaponsâ tanks, jet fighters, gigantic troop transport airplanes, jeeps, guns, and ammunitionâto crush the Bengalis.â In one of the first âdissent cablesâ, Blood questioned US policy and morality: âunfortunately, the overworked term genocide is applicable.â
The secret cable known as âThe Tiltâ shows that former President Richard Nixon and the US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger agreed to âhelp Yahya Khan [Pakistanâs president at that time] achieve a negotiated settlement.â They both decided to go ahead with the policy that âwould have the advantage of making the most of the relationship with Yahya while engaging in a serious effort to move the situation toward conditions less damaging to the US and Pakistani interests.â The Central Intelligence Agency [CIA] played a huge role in the assassination of Sheikh Mujib and members of his family on August 15, 1975. Sheikh Hasina publicly criticized the US for sheltering Rashed Chowdhury, one of the killers of Sheikh Mujib. She also lambasted the US whenever it criticized Bangladesh for its human rights and democracy. Last year, attending the unveiling ceremony of memoirs published by the Supreme Court titled âBangabandhu and Judiciaryâ and âNyay kanthaâ- the Prime Minister remarked:
âSince I came to power, I have repeatedly asked every president of The United States how they continue to shelter a convicted felon. How does their judiciary allow it?⊠I donât know why America which is very vocal about democracy, is giving shelter to a killer.â
Refused to Go Along with the Empire:
Micheal Kugelman from Foreign Policy Weekly suggested that The United States has put sanctions on Bangladesh as it âbelieves Bangladesh has not addressed its long-standing concerns about human rights and democracy.â It is just a plain and simple misunderstanding of the empireâs policy towards Bangladesh. The US doesnât have any concern whatsoever about the âhuman rights and democracyâ in Bangladesh. The Biden administration doesnât like the fact that Hasina refused to go along with them in its inhumane sanctioning against Russia. Knowing the consequences, and also aware of the fact that âThe United States can overthrow the government in any country,â Sheikh Hasina criticized Washingtonâs intention to wage a war against Russia and also emphasized the suffering of the people:
âI believe that no country can be controlled by imposing sanctions on it. Those who want to engage in a war can go on, but global goods transportation and import and export shouldnât be hampered. The common people should not suffer.â
Bangladeshâs Growing Relationship with China:
The US is also deeply worried about the fact that the Bangladeshi Prime Minister wants to deepen ties with China, Washington’s enemy number one to rule over Asia. With an estimated USD 31 Billion investment, China has become a major investor in Bangladesh. Jinping government also promised to safeguard Bangladesh’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin emphasized China’s intention to ââwork together with Bangladesh and other countries to oppose all forms of hegemonic and power politics… And build a community with a shared future of mankind.â According to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade, Chinaâs Exports to Bangladesh were US$26.81 Billion in 2022. They also welcomed Bangladesh to join BRICS. The spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning assured Bangladesh, âChina is committed to advancing the BRICS expansion and stands ready to bring more like-minded partners into the big family of BRICS.â The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh AK Abdul Momen recently shared Bangladeshâs willingness to join BRICS:
âWe will surely join once they invite us. We are yet to receive any formal letter (inviting us to join). BRICS leaders are thinking of taking some emerging economies – around eight new countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and Bangladesh.â
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The Empireâs Sanctions against Bangladesh:
An empire that continuously interferes with other countriesâ elections, orchestrates coups to overthrow democratically elected leaders- doesnât give a fuck about âholding free and fair elections.â On the 24th of May 2023, the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken announced a new Visa Policy under section 212 (a) (3) (C) (â3câ) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to âârestrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi individual, believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic election process in Bangladesh.â The main agenda of the new visa policy is not meant to âsupport Bangladeshâs goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections,â but to give an ultimatum to the people holding power in Dhaka. The US also put sanctions on Rapid Action Battalion [RAB] on the grounds of  âserious human rights abuseâ on the 10th December 2021. Seven individuals associated with RAB including Chowdhury Al-Mamun, the Director General of RAB were also sanctioned by the White House. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, RABâs war on drugs âthreatens U.S. national security interests by undermining the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the economic prosperity of the people of Bangladesh.â Ironically, RAB was formed in 2004 by the US to combat terrorism. Washington provided equipment and also trained the officers working within the force.
They Donât Want Her to Be in Power:
Sheikh Hasina has no choice but to secure close ties both with China and Russia due to the sanctions imposed by the US. She has already paid a heavy price for not condemning Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. From imposing sanctions on RAB to a new visa policy- Washinngtonâs way of sending a chilling message to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister. The US is not shying away from showing hostility toward Hasina. During Hasinaâs visit to Washington in May for a World Bank engagement, no one from the Biden administration opted to meet her. The message is crystal clear- If Sheikh Hasina wonât agree to sing along with Joe Biden in his quest to dominate the world through war both against Russia and China, then sheâll face the same consequences as the former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. In May, She expressed her concern in an interview with BBC that the US doesnât want her to continue:
âMaybe they [the US] donât want me to continue⊠or the progress we are making for Bangladesh, they may not want to accept it⊠This is my feeling.â
(Substack)