Delhi | Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, says, "The Awami League calls for the following actions to help unify Bangladesh and banish the divisive actions of the past twelve months. We urge Muhammad Yunus to stop ignoring his own people and do what needs to be done in order to heal our country by following five crucial steps we believe will lead to a better and stronger Bangladesh. First, restore democracy by removing the illegal Yunus administration. Second, put an end to the daily acts of violence we are seeing on our streets. Third, deliver an ironclad guarantee ensuring the safety of religious minority groups, women and girls, and the most vulnerable in our society. Fourth, end politically motivated acts of lawfare used to intimidate, silence, and jail journalists and members of the Bangladesh Awami League and opposition political parties. Fifth, invite the United Nations to conduct a new and truly impartial investigation into the events of the past year..."
(Source: FCC South Asia)
Canada will never be the 51st state. Period.
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We are the best friend to the U.S. We spent billions of dollars and hundreds of lives helping Americans retaliate against Al-Qaeda’s 9/11 attacks. We supply the U.S. with billions of dollars of high-quality and totally reliable energy well below market prices. We buy hundreds of billions of dollars of American goods.
Our weak and pathetic NDP-Liberal government has failed to make these obvious points.
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Canadian health workers returning from Gaza call out the Canadian government for its 'complicity' in the genocide in Gaza.
"Israel has killed over 18,000 children. Every university destroyed. Most hospitals destroyed... We unanimously agree: Israel is committing genocide. "
Under the illegal @Yunus_Centre regime, #chaos and #anarchy have become the norm. Today’s events are a grim reminder of the government’s failure to ensure law, order, and accountability. Protesters slaughtered a cow in front of the @ProthomAlo office, turning dissent into a display of #extremism. At Suhrawardy College, examinees were trapped as violent mobs vandalized the campus, destroying college property and forcing exams to be suspended. In a shocking display of moral collapse, they desecrated a hospital sculpture symbolizing care and compassion, wielding its broken pieces as trophies.
This #unelected government has not only lost control but has also failed to protect the nation’s #institutions, leaving the country to descend into chaos. Educational campuses, hospitals, and media offices—pillars of any civilized society—are now #battlegrounds.
How long will the people endure this lawlessness and oppression? It’s time to hold this illegal regime accountable for the #destruction it continues to enable.
#StepDownYunus
#BangladeshUnderFascism
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@TrumpUpdateHQ very disturbing ! If this is it stopped right away there will
be rise in islamic terrorism that will not only impact the region moreover a threat globally.
Need to reinstate Bangladesh as a secular society.
Let’s hope it doesn’t take AL another 20 years to return to power. While the Sheikh family has left the country, loyal AL supporters are left behind, suffering and languishing in prison. , A question for you: @sajeebwazed During AL’s regime, 8-10 families moved vast amounts of money abroad. Is there a plan to seek support from them when the party is suffering ?
The AL protests are not gaining momentum, and the longer an interim government stays, the stronger it becomes. We’ve all seen how Jamat used its influence, and the AL can’t afford to make the same mistakes. It’s critical to secure stronger Republican lobbyists in DC and build partnerships with global leaders to counter this influence. Immediate action is essential.
@realDonaldTrump Restoring democracy in Bangladesh is crucial to preserving stability and progress. The country risks being driven toward an extremist path, akin to Iran or Afghanistan, if influenced by figures such as Yunus, who is backed by foreign political interests, and radical fundamentalists who threaten the country’s democratic values.
There is growing evidence of covert interference by external players, including former U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas and elements within the CIA, aiming to destabilize Bangladesh’s leadership for their own benefit. This interference has jeopardized the legitimate governance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a leader who has long championed economic growth, social development, and secularism in Bangladesh.
An independent investigation is essential to uncover the extent of this influence and the objectives of those involved. The reestablishment of Hasina’s government is necessary to protect Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prevent the rise of extremism.
Former US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Peter Haas, has recently attracted attention for his controversial career move. After serving as the US ambassador to Bangladesh and stepping down from the post on July 22, 2024, just weeks before the August 5 collapse of the Awami League government, Haas has resurfaced in a highly questionable role as the strategic adviser for Excelerate Energy, a US-based LNG company. His new position, which involves dealings with Bangladesh, raises serious ethical concerns about the intersection of his former diplomatic role and private sector interests.
The timing and nature of Haas’s transition have raised eyebrows. After spending years as a prominent US representative in Bangladesh, Haas joined Excelerate Energy shortly after his retirement from diplomatic service. This company, notably active in the same country where Haas had served as ambassador, is involved in critical energy infrastructure projects. The rapid shift from diplomacy to private sector consulting in the very country where he had wielded significant influence presents a conflict of interest that is hard to ignore.
he move raises serious questions: Was this a pre-arranged reward for his efforts during his tenure? Did his role as ambassador involve laying the groundwork for future business opportunities? It is particularly striking that Haas has already met with Dr. Muhammad Yunus, now the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, as a representative of Excelerate Energy. The ease with which he has moved from being a diplomat to an advocate for an energy company is troubling, especially given the sensitive political environment in Bangladesh.
During his time as ambassador, Haas was known for his overt criticism of the Awami League government. His diplomatic mission often seemed less about fostering mutual relations and more about undermining the ruling party. Many observed that Haas was uncharacteristically outspoken in his support for opposition forces, almost to the point of conducting what some called an “unofficial campaign” against the Awami League. The collapse of the Awami League government, followed swiftly by the installation of Dr. Yunus—an individual with close ties to the Biden-Clinton circle—as Chief Advisor, only adds to suspicions surrounding Haas’s actions.
Critics suggest that Haas’s appointment in Bangladesh was part of a larger US-backed effort to facilitate regime change. Rumors have circulated since 2021 that the International Republican Institute (IRI), backed by the US, had been working behind the scenes to destabilize the Awami League government. Many believe that Haas was a key player in this operation, aligning US diplomatic efforts with the goal of bringing about a change in leadership that would favor US interests.
The timing of Haas’s exit from diplomacy and his swift return to Bangladesh in a corporate capacity raises the specter of ethical violations. Did Haas leverage his political influence and insider knowledge to secure a high-level role with Excelerate Energy? Was his diplomatic tenure in Bangladesh, where he openly opposed the government, simply a stepping stone for future personal gain?
Such swift movement between high-level diplomacy and corporate lobbying, especially in sensitive sectors like energy, has always been a subject of ethical scrutiny. The perception that Haas might have used his diplomatic post to open doors for private sector rewards casts a shadow over the integrity of the US Foreign Service and raises questions about how deeply intertwined US political interests are with private corporate gains.
The broader implications of Haas’s new role cannot be ignored. Bangladesh, now led by a government headed by a US-aligned figure, is at a critical juncture. The involvement of Excelerate Energy, with Haas as a key strategist, in the country’s energy sector could signify a deeper entanglement of US business interests in Bangladesh’s political future. The question remains: How much of this new partnership is truly about fostering energy development, and how much is about rewarding loyal political operatives?
The entire situation reeks of a conflict of interest, if not outright manipulation. As more information comes to light, one thing remains clear: Peter Haas’s post-diplomatic career raises uncomfortable questions about the ethical boundaries between public service and private profit.
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