Why the ruling Awami League may not have any direct connection with the BDR Massacre

Over the last two months, scores of articles have appeared, some with the notion that the ruling Awami League had caused the BDR massacre in Peel Khana HQ, Dhaka, Bangladesh. I have serious doubt on that thesis. Many believe that the Indian RAW had a hand in that massacre. I entertain doubts there, too. The Indian government trusts Prime Minister Hasina more than Khaleda (ex-PM), and it would be foolish of it to see a trouble brooding in Bangladesh during her premiership that could destabilize the government. This does not mean that Indian government or the RAW does not have any ulterior intention or motive about Bangladesh to get most out of her misery. They do. Barrister Munshi has done a good job with his book on the subject. But we need to be too careful when we analyze things objectively. We simply cannot hypothesize things that are too irrational. Thus, I have problem believing that India is for occupation of a country of the size of Bangladesh. That would be suicidal for India, it is not the USA; and even there in Iraq as we all know the USA found out how difficult it is to control an occupation; winning war is easier done than controlling with an occupation army.

India's major interest lies in seeing that the north-east corner does not pose any threat to its integrity. It also wants to exploit our economy (you can't blame her for that: actually all countries in today's global economy have the same economic plan in one sort or another). For these two to happen, having a pro-Indian govt. is to its advantage, something that is already taken care of through the election win of the AL. After the election win of the AL, the BDR has taken a more proactive role to seal the border, with no movement of arms to ULFA and other separatists, something that was blamed on Bangladesh for years for not doing so effectively. By all measures, killing the goose that lays golden eggs would be too foolish to cool-headed niramishashi (veggie) Indian policy makers! As to the economy, only when Bangladeshi middle and rich-class stop going and buying things Indian, we can get out of that clutch. But with flow of money comes taste, and many of our rich and middle class folks like to spend, wear those kurtas, saris, golden jewelry, etc. So, it may be difficult to compete there unless our products can outperform or beat their merchandise.

And Allah knows the best! May the real culprits behind the massacre be found and punished accordingly for their gruesome orgy of murder and criminal activities!

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