Karma’s Circle: The ISI’s Masterstroke and the Fall of Sheikh Hasina

Adding to the complexity is the historical context of Mukti Bahini, whose association with RAW during the 1971 liberation war against West Pakistan has left a lasting imprint. This historical connection is echoed in contemporary political rhetoric, such as PTI leader Imran Khan’s tweet from jail, which calls for an examination of historical grievances, questioning whether General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujib ur Rahman was the true traitor.

Sheikh Hasina, Mujib ur Rahman’s daughter, was notably anti-Pakistan, a stance that PTI capitalized on.  PTI supporters have drawn parallels between Imran Khan and Sheikh Mujib ur Rahman, who founded Mukti Bahini with RAW’s assistance in West Pakistan, suggesting a just cause. Imran Khan’s tweet translates to:

Every Pakistani should study the Hamoodur Rahman Commission report and find out who the real traitor was: General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujib ur Rahman. — May 27 this year, PTI’s leader instructed to tweet this from jail

Essentially, the current public unrest is not solely directed at Hasina Wajid’s administration but also at the events of 1971 and the perceived deceit by Mujib ur Rahman and his family’s dynastic rule. The Bengali people have demonstrated a revolutionary spirit against all forms of oppression, whether from external forces or internal sources. It will be intriguing to see how the Bangladeshi military navigates the country’s future. India will be eager to protect its decades of political investment in Bangladesh.

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