The Yunus government may be in trouble; is Bangladesh staring at another coup-like situation in Dhaka? |Indian News
As Dhaka’s military presence continues to expand, political tensions in Bangladesh have reached a critical point. Once dominated by supporters of Prime Minister Yunus, the capital’s streets have now witnessed the increasing deployment of armed forces, sparking speculation about potential power struggles. Latest reports from Bangladeshi media confirmed a significant increase in military deployment in Dhaka. Currently, one of the entire brigades of an army is stationed in the capital, as well as the paramilitary and troops of the Bangladesh Border Guard. In addition, police in nearby areas were mobilized to enhance security in Dhaka.
Protest or a prelude to something bigger?
The formal justification for this massive deployment was the expected protests and strikes raised by Hezbollah UT-Tahrir and other opposition groups. Authorities claim that the troops have been stationed to prevent any violence during the demonstrations. However, the order from Bangladesh Army Chief Wakar expressed doubts about this explanation. In today’s DNA, Zee News analyzes the evolving situation in Bangladesh:
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General Vakar directed two major military-wide troops movements and ordered armored vehicles and soldiers to arrive at Dhaka in the next few days, sources said. Furthermore, Ghatail State has been under high alert, which has sparked speculation that the military is not only preparing for protest control.
Power struggle?
Political analysts believe that the growing rift between General Vakar and Prime Minister Yunus is at the heart of this crisis. Their tense relationship can be traced back to the removal of Chief Sheikh Hasina, who, according to reports, opposed by General Wakar. He opposed any repression of the Awami League, and he also resisted radical Islamic factions, which were the targets of the Yunus government.
With recent military operations, there has been increasing speculation that General Vakar is preparing for a coup or sends a strong warning to Prime Minister Yunus. Despite the authority of the government, it seems increasingly vulnerable to the growing influence of the military.
Bringing a political storm
Over the past few months, reports of the power struggle between General Vakar and General Yunus have been repeatedly surfaced. Now, this situation has become increasingly turbulent as the military expands its presence in Dhaka. Recent unproven developments have further intensified attention, leaving political observers questioning whether Bangladesh is on the brink of a major power shift.
