In this explosive episode, Democratic News TV anchor Shibnath uncovers the deepening political crisis in Bangladesh. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who took power in 2024 as an interim leader, is now facing fierce opposition from the Bangladesh Army, led by General Waker-uz-Zaman, demanding immediate elections. This detailed report explores Yunus’ controversial Rakhine Corridor project backed by the United States, growing Chinese and Pakistani influence, and rising tensions with India—including alarming reports of offering airbases near the Siliguri Corridor to China. Also revealed: Yunus’ growing business empire under Grameen, accusations of nepotism, economic decline, and secret deals that have triggered national protests and international concern. Will Bangladesh return to democracy or spiral into conflict? How is India preparing for regional instability? Watch the full analysis. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for critical geopolitical updates from South Asia. #BangladeshCrisis #MuhammadYunus #BangladeshArmy #IndiaBangladesh #Grameen #RakhineCorridor #SheikhHasina #GeneralWaker #SouthAsiaNews #Geopolitics #DemocraticNewsTV
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00:30You're watching Democratic News TV and I'm your host, Shibnath.
00:35Today we bring you an explosive and deeply disturbing report from across our eastern border.
00:41Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented political meltdown as Muhammad Yunus, the interim ruler,
00:48clings to power, defying calls for elections and cozying up to global powers.
00:53With the military stepping in, India's security interests are directly in the line of fire.
01:00Stay tuned as we unpack the full story, right here, with facts, analysis and context.
01:08A political storm is ragging across Bangladesh.
01:12Nobel laureate and interim leader Muhammad Yunus, who rose to power in 2024 after the forced exile of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,
01:20now finds himself at the epicenter of a nationwide crisis.
01:26Accusations of authoritarianism, foreign collusion and economic mismanagement have marred his rule.
01:32As tensions grow, the Bangladesh army has stepped in, demanding a return to democratic order.
01:40Once celebrated for his microfinance revolution, Yunus now faces growing opposition.
01:46His interim government has overstayed its welcome, operating without a public mandate while rolling out sweeping policy changes.
01:55Political opposition, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, BNP and remnants of Hasina's Awami League, is mounting.
02:04But it is the military's intervention, spearheaded by Army Chief General Waker Uzman, that has reshaped the national conversation.
02:13General Waker issued a firm ultimatum, elections must be held by December 2025.
02:20The army is meant to defend the nation, not to police politics, he warned.
02:27The military's patience has reached a breaking point, especially after Yunus floated a controversial proposal, the Rakhine Corridor.
02:36At the heart of the dispute lies the Rakhine Corridor, a proposed route linking Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh to Myanmar's Rakhine State,
02:45backed by the United States under the guise of humanitarian aid.
02:50General Waker labelled it a bloody corridor, citing risks of foreign military operations, proxy conflicts and violation of sovereignty.
03:00Despite behind-the-scenes lobbying by the US, General Waker rejected the plan outright, signalling unease with Yunus foreign entanglements.
03:10His growing closeness to China and Pakistan, coupled with visits across the globe, has triggered alarm bells in New Delhi.
03:17India's relationship with Yunus regime has hit rock bottom.
03:23His alleged offer of the Lalmanirhat airbase, located near the strategic Seliguri corridor, to China is seen as a direct threat to Indian security.
03:34Yunus has also restricted trade, targeting yarn imports from India, prompting retaliatory measures from New Delhi.
03:41Strategic distrust is now bleeding into economic ties.
03:46For India, General Waker, though unpredictable, appears the lesser evil.
03:52He opposes extremist groups, supports democratic restoration and resists foreign interference, aligning with India's vision for regional stability.
04:03Yunus isn't backing down quietly.
04:05He has reportedly reached out to military figures sympathetic to Pakistan, such as Lieutenant General Fajr Rahman.
04:15However, sources say General Waker swiftly placed Rahman under surveillance, curbing any attempt to fracture the army's chain of command.
04:25Tensions between the top brass reflect the broader disintegration of the Bangladeshi state.
04:30Yunus, initially a temporary caretaker, now hints at staying until mid-2026, citing necessary reforms.
04:40His supporters, ranging from radical Islamist factions like Jamaat to student groups, are demanding reforms first, elections later.
04:50Street protests and violence have intensified.
04:53In a nation already reeling from economic hardship, the risk of civil unrest is escalating.
05:01Exiled former PM, Sheikh Hasina recently released an audio message accusing Yunus of selling out Bangladesh.
05:10Militants rule Bangladesh now, she said, adding that key decisions, like offering St. Martin's Island to American interests, betray the nation's sovereignty.
05:20Hasina, who remains influential and has India's backing, called for a restoration of democratic order.
05:29While the country suffers, Yunus' business empire is flourishing.
05:34Since taking power, Yunus Grameen family of organizations has received a string of approvals,
05:40from Grameen University and a mobile wallet for Grameen Telecom, to tax exemptions and an export license for Grameen Employment Services.
05:50Critics argue these moves represent a glaring conflict of interest.
05:55Grameen firms had previously been denied permits under Hasina's rule.
06:00Now, with Yunus at the hem, doors have opened swiftly.
06:04While not technically illegal, the ethics are questionable, especially in an unelected regime.
06:13Yunus' nephew, Aparabha Jahangir, has been appointed Deputy Press Secretary despite limited credentials,
06:20further fueling accusations of nepotism.
06:23Meanwhile, Noor Jaha Begum, a long-time associate,
06:27has been named health advisor despite minimal visibility in public health affairs.
06:32Analysts are drawing uncomfortable comparisons between Yunus and Donald Trump,
06:39both businessmen turned leaders accused of blending private interests with public office.
06:45As Grameen institutions expand, Bangladesh's economy is gasping.
06:50Private investment has plummeted to a five-year low,
06:53while foreign direct investment hit its lowest in six years.
06:57A liquidity crunch, rising unemployment, and a weakening Dhaka paint a grim picture.
07:04Yunus' promise to bring foreign investment has failed to materialize,
07:09even as his own ecosystem flourishes.
07:13This disconnect between elite success and public suffering is widening.
07:16Dhaka's streets are filled with posters demanding Yunus' stay on for five years,
07:22but behind the posters are real grievances, joblessness, inflation, and instability.
07:30Yunus' refusal to hold timely elections threatens more than internal stability.
07:34Unfortunately, it risks dragging the region into deeper turmoil.
07:39The Rakhine Corridor, Chinese military axes near India's border,
07:43and the erosion of democratic norms could reshape South Asia's balance of power.
07:49For India, Bangladesh's descent into chaos is not just a diplomatic headache,
07:54it's a national security issue.
07:56With refugee crisis, trade disruption, and potential Chinese encroachment in the northeast,
08:04the stakes are high.
08:06While a military coup remains unlikely,
08:09it cannot be ruled out if Yunus continues to stall elections.
08:13India, like much of the global community, is clear elections must happen.
08:19Free and Fair
08:20Anything less risks turning Bangladesh into a proxy battleground.
08:26You've been watching Democratic News TV, and I'm Sheebnath.
08:31As Bangladesh teeters on the edge, grappling with power struggles,
08:36foreign influence, and a battered economy,
08:39the fate of millions hangs in the balance.
08:42What happens next could reshape South Asia's political future.
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