Hasnat Abdullah, a prominent leader of the National Citizen Party in Bangladesh, raised concerns on Monday regarding the potential for Dhaka to provide refuge to anti-India groups, which could result in the isolation of India’s northeastern states if New Delhi endeavors to destabilize Bangladesh. Speaking at an all-party protest rally held at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, Abdullah accused India of supporting elements he termed “chaos-creators” and obstructing Bangladesh’s electoral process, eliciting enthusiastic responses from portions of the audience.
Abdullah stated that Bangladesh could offer shelter to separatist factions and use this opportunity to “sever the Seven Sisters” from India, a reference to the northeastern states that include Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram, which share borders with Bangladesh. His comments are strategically critical given the geographical proximity of these regions.
He further implicated India in a recent assault on Osman Hadi, an election candidate and right-wing activist, disputing the Election Commission’s portrayal of the incident as isolated. Historically, India has accused militant groups in the Northeast of utilizing Bangladeshi territory as safe havens and transit points, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s. During this time, groups like the National Liberation Front of Tripura and the All Tripura Tiger Force allegedly received support from camps across the border.
Moreover, Indian security agencies have highlighted the activities of Islamist groups, such as HuJI and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, which are believed to engage in cross-border terrorism impacting eastern India. Improved security relations have emerged since Sheikh Hasina regained power in 2009, leading to a crackdown on insurgent groups that targeted India.
Abdullah, known for his critical stance towards India, also accused New Delhi of harboring political figures from Bangladesh’s banned Awami League party, labeling them as “terrorists.” He advocated for a future legislature that would oppose “Indian hegemony” and minimized India’s contributions to Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War, accentuating the ongoing tensions in regional politics.
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Publish Date: 2025-12-16 15:11:00
