Fresh outrage grips Bangladesh following the leak of a US diplomatic audio that appears to blueprint the power shift after Sheikh Hasina’s downfall. Published by StratNews Global, the recording features a high-ranking American official musing on alliances with Islamist groups and Bangladesh’s direction post-Hasina.
Awami League heavyweight Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury hailed the tape as proof of external orchestration. During a public address, he dissected how the conversation exposes efforts to ‘manage’ governments in the region, echoing patterns seen in Nepal’s political flip and thwarted attempts in France.
Hasina, ousted amid deadly student-led protests on August 5, 2024, sought refuge in India’s capital. From there, her allies decry the exclusion of Awami League from elections as a blatant voter suppression tactic, paving the way for a government without democratic legitimacy.
The diplomat’s words, Chowdhury argued, signal a grave threat to stability, warning that bypassing key political players risks installing puppet regimes. Demands for investigating US involvement have surged, with Awami League using the leak to rally support against Muhammad Yunus’s interim setup.
While no concrete evidence ties America directly to the violence that preceded Hasina’s exit, the audio has amplified longstanding narratives of US regime-change agendas. Observers note a recurring theme: wherever unrest topples leaders, fingers point to Washington.
This episode underscores the fragility of South Asian politics, where leaked intel can swing public opinion overnight. As probes loom, the international community watches closely, pondering the true architects behind Bangladesh’s seismic shift.