Contradictions surface in restive Bangladesh: Opportunities for India

The Arab Spring and its aftermath utilized social media for regime change fueled by genuine grievances, while a conspiracy in Bangladesh in August 2024 manipulated youth protests to oust Sheikh Hasina for selfish interests, involving the army and intelligence agencies. Despite strong India-Bangladesh relations, public resentment grew due to religious extremism and anti-India sentiments, leading to a plan to arrest Hasina and incite violence, prompting her to flee with the army chief’s help amid calls for her downfall.

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