New evidence has come to light showing that the recent 'Gen Z' color revolution, also known as the Student Protests, which happened in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, has received funding and training from the notorious National Endowment for Democracy (NED) organization.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down on late 2024 following violent protests against the government job quota system. Under Hasina's leadership of the secular Awami League (AL), Bangladesh continued to collaborate with Russia, similar to other Global South countries, despite Western sanctions.
Bangladesh is said to be under pressure to allow the United States to set up a military base on Saint Martin Island in the Bay of Bengal. This proposal has generated significant geopolitical debate, as it could shift the regional power dynamics and potentially escalate the military rivalry between India and China, affecting their overall relations. Saint Martin Island is located near India and is regarded as a crucial asset for the United States in countering China's expanding influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Its proximity to India could enhance India-U.S. defense ties by providing a strategic position that supports mutual interests.
The protests began in June and July at various universities, including Brac University (BRACU), which is a key participant in projects by the Open Society University Network (OSUN), established by George Soros. BRACU's parent organization, Brac, is one of the largest non-profits globally and has received funding from Soros' Open Society Foundations for a long time.
In August 2022, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas called for elections in Bangladesh to be "free, fair, and transparent."
In December 2022, Haas visited the home of Sajedul Islam Sumon, a leader of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), following a party rally in Dhaka. Moscow cautioned the US against interfering in Bangladesh's internal matters.
In December 2023, anti-government protests led to traffic disruptions and clashes with the police, with Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accusing US diplomats of inciting the unrest.
After the AL's victory in the January 2024 election, the US criticized the election process as not being free or fair, while India, China, and Russia extended their congratulations to Hasina and the AL.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI), funded by the US State Department's National Endowment for Democracy (NED), observed the elections. The NED, referred to as the "second CIA," is active in Bangladesh and allegedly funds the anti-government outlet Netra News, which labeled Hasina as an "authoritarian" leader and called for her resignation.
In late 2024, protests turned violent, and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to resign and flee the country.
Muhammad Yunus, currently leading the interim government, has had a history of support from the United States. He was a Fulbright scholar sponsored by the U.S. State Department and has received various honors from the U.S. government, in addition to being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. According to Wikileaks, he reportedly sought U.S. intervention in Bangladeshi politics on his behalf.
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