Sun Dec 08 17:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Bangladesh Facing Growing Extremist Threat, Fueled by Pakistan and China: Zee News Investigation

**Dhaka, Bangladesh** – Zee News is reporting a significant escalation of extremist violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, alleging a coordinated effort by Pakistan and China to destabilize the nation and create a radical Islamist ecosystem. The investigation points to a multi-pronged strategy involving the training of Rohingya militants by Pakistan, funding from Saudi Arabia and Malaysia, and overt support from China for extremist groups within Bangladesh.

According to Zee News, over 250 Rohingya refugees are undergoing terrorist training facilitated by Pakistani operatives. A Bangladeshi extremist organization has received $2.8 million in funding via hawala channels, allegedly used to incite violence against the Hindu minority. The Bangladeshi government, the report suggests, is likely to label these attacks as the work of “non-state actors” to deflect blame.

The report further alleges collusion between China and extremist groups in Bangladesh. Several leaders from Bangladeshi Islamist organizations, including Jamaat-e-Islami, visited China recently, receiving a lavish welcome from President Xi Jinping. This visit, along with meetings between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami, preceded a surge in attacks against Hindus. Zee News claims these meetings coordinated further attacks.

The news channel frames this as a concerted effort by Pakistan and China to exploit Bangladesh for geopolitical gain. Pakistan, facing internal strife, aims to destabilize India through proxy warfare. China, meanwhile, seeks a puppet government in Dhaka to create a new strategic front against India, potentially escalating tensions along the India-Bangladesh border and in Northeast India.

Zee News concludes that unless the situation is addressed urgently, Bangladesh risks a repeat of the 1971 liberation war, potentially leading to further fragmentation of the nation. The report warns of a countdown to Bangladesh’s subjugation unless decisive action is taken. The accusations made by Zee News remain unsubstantiated and require further investigation.

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