It was a decisive victory for Razakars, but what would be next for Bangladesh?
Shahinul Khalisdar
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Dear Fellow Bangladeshi people, I have been closely following politics and culture in Bangladesh since 1991 while helping Khandaker Abdul Malik to win his constituency. I was not supporting him for his political affiliation but to satisfy the Gonodabi Parishad's demand to make Sylhet a Division, eliminate crime from Sylhet and develop Sylhet as a better city like NYC.
During the years 2006 to 2008, I dedicated myself tirelessly to ensuring a fair and free election in Bangladesh. My family background, with my grandfather being a founding member of the Muslim League and my late father serving as the Chairman of the Peace Committee Standing Committee in East Pakistan in 1971, along with my second cousin, MAG Osmani, who played a significant role as a War General and Commander in Chief for the exiled Bangladesh Government during the 1971 Civil War, provided me with invaluable insight into the minds and feelings of Bengalis. I effectively utilized this asset to push for a most fair and free election, imploring the British, Indian, and US governments to facilitate a process that would allow Bengalis to choose their genuine leader.
In the 2008 elections, the Awami League-led grand alliance achieved a resounding victory, securing 263 seats out of the 300 directly elected seats. In contrast, the main rival four-party alliance only managed to secure 32 seats, while independent candidates won the remaining four seats. After the election, I made a promise to myself not to discuss Bangladesh politics ever again in my life. I performed two rakat nafl and pledged to accept the election results.
The 2008 election was very important to me. In 2006, there was unrest in Bangladesh, with reports of violence against Muslim activists. As the grandson of a founding member of the Muslim League and the son of a late Muslim League leader, this situation stressed me tremendously. That's why I viewed the 2008 election as a referendum.
I was confident that Sajeeb Wazed would lead the country with a new vision, making sure that Bengalis were united and that there would be no more social unrest in the future. To me, the 2008 election was a decision from Allah because I truly wanted a free and fair election. I prayed to Allah and lobbied as much as humanly possible to ensure an acceptable result by using my family's historical political involvement in the subcontinent.
In 2008, the caretaker government of Bangladesh used all the necessary tools, including creating a "Voter ID," to ensure a fair election. Thus, there was no doubt that the election was fair and free, and Bengalis gave their verdict.
During 2006-8, Bengalis from Bangladesh refused to engage with me on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube. My lack of proficiency in the Bengali language and limited practice time hindered my ability to communicate with them effectively. As a result, they aggressively attacked me, used offensive language, and frequently reported my account, leading to its termination. The Bengalis were adamant about only wanting to hear from those who identified as Bengali. They held staunchly to their identity as "Bir Bengali and Bir Muktijoddha" and revered Mujib as their Bengali Father.
In 2004, the BBC's Bengali Service conducted an opinion poll called "Greatest Bengali of All Time (Sarbakālēra Sarba?rē??ha Bā?āli)" from February 11th to March 22nd. The poll included participation from Bengalis worldwide, including those from Bangladesh, India (West Bengal, Tripura, Orissa, and Assam), and overseas Bengali communities. A total of 140 nominations were received. The BBC began announcing the top 20 names on March 26th, revealing one name each day starting from the 20th position. On April 14th, which was also Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year's Day), the BBC announced Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, as the Greatest Bengali of All Time as voted by Bengalis worldwide. This finding brought a momentous and thrilled feeling to Bengalis, signifying pride as "Bir Bengali."
During COVID-19, while writing the book Reluctant Father, I actively sought to understand the current political situation between Bangladesh and its people. I monitored various public forums and discussions, including YouTube videos featuring politicians, critics, activists, and MPs sharing their perspectives on this matter.
?It's worth noting that my family has a deep historical connection to Bangladesh's political landscape. My grandfather was a founding member of the Muslim League, and my late father served as the Chairman of the Peace Committee Standing Committee in East Pakistan in 1971. Additionally, my second cousin, MAG Osmani, played a significant role as a War General and Commander in Chief for the exiled Bangladesh Government during the 1971 Civil War.
Along the way, Bengalis were engaged in their typical argument about "Zia or Mujib" until the slogan "Tui Ke Ami Ke Rajakar Rajakar," and then Razakars. When Bengalis mentioned "Tui Ke Ami Ke Rajakar Rajakar," the children and grandchildren of Razakars were flattered, which changed the entire dynamic. However, it's important to note that Bengalis dislike Razakars and don't support them. Bengalis will remain Bengali. They will never feel as Muslim but Bengali. Bengalis love their "Mujib and Zia." And that is their “Bitch Fight”.
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I am 100% pure Muslim Leaguer's son. I have been dealing with Bengalis since the 1990s. I know Bengalis; they hate Razakars. That is crystal clear. Bengali will take it over and loot the country as they were doing from 1969-75. In a billion years, Bengalis could not have removed PM Hasina if Razakars' children and grandchildren had not interfered in this. Bengalis will never change. All of them are thieves and corrupt.
A while ago, we hired a team of retired CBI agents to investigate the level of corruption in Bangladesh's bureaucracy. Shockingly, it was revealed that over 90% of them, from security guards to district commissioners, are corrupt.
The descendants of Razakars have made a huge mistake by getting involved in this movement. Our goal was to take Bangladesh to a new level by 2040 within the framework set by the Bengali father’s grandson, Sajeeb Wazed, but corruption seems widespread among Bengalis.
As a result of this movement, the new 300 MPs will likely engage in corruption, leading the country into deeper trouble. The landscape of international politics has been rapidly evolving. The USA has already installed a leader of its choosing, and there are allegations of corruption against Dr. Yunus, claiming that he misused the bank to generate wealth for his family members, including his daughter—all corrupt and liars.
As you know, Khaleda Zia was seen as a political liability for Bangladesh and the Muslim community, but the BNP felt it necessary to keep her in power for political reasons since Bengalis primarily voted for Zia's wife and not the party itself.
I felt a strong spiritual connection with Prime Minister Hasina. I empathized with her struggles. Prior to the 1996 election, she assured me that she would pray five times a day, become more involved with the Muslim community, and work to promote the interests of Muslims. However, after becoming PM in 1996, she started to change gradually due to the influence of so-called Communist and socialist political leaders in Bangladesh. This led her to deviate from her original goal of promoting Muslim interests.
However, Razakars' children and grandchildren won a decisive victory, but they could not hold down the victory. Bengalis will take over and teach the same nonsense: "Mujib or Zia."
On August 5th, 2024, I promised myself that I would never lobby for Bangladesh and its people. Prime Minister Hasina's actions hindered Bangladesh's progress and sent a negative signal to India about the country's future.
Keep in mind that on social media, there is a “bitch fight” among so-called Bangladeshi Bengali politicians regarding who actually declared Bangladesh's independence, Mujib or Zia. Muslim countries were sending aid to the needy; however, instead of utilizing the funds to support the less fortunate, Bengalis were using the money to erect statues in schools and colleges in the name of Bengali.
According to international war norms, Bangladesh never officially gained its independence. The Pakistani military in East Pakistan never surrendered to any Bangladeshi military representative, and the East Pakistan legislative legislators never declared "Independence" in the assembly. On December 14, 1971, the entire East Pakistan government sought shelter in the Red Cross, including the Chief Minister. India then occupied East Pakistan on December 16, 1971, after defeating the Pakistani military, which led to the surrender of the Pakistani military to the Indian military. Subsequently, India and Bhutan recognized Bangladesh as a separate country by changing its name from East Pakistan.
In 1947, the Muslim League created Pakistan, dealing a blow to Indian nationalists. However, more than five hundred million Muslims are still paying the price in the Indian subcontinent, as it led to the creation of a fierce enemy of Muslims - the Bengalis. If I'm not mistaken, come August 5, 2024, slapping the face of India will have serious consequences.