Yunus regime seeks to dismantle DGFI and army, eyeing ISI-linked Islamic Revolutionary Army

ByEnigma 808

The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Bangladesh initially operated under the influence of the ISI, collaborating with it to push for infiltrations into India. The DGFI, with the help of the Jamaat-e-Islami, aimed to create demographic changes but over time aligned with the Bangladesh army, focusing on counterterrorism efforts.

The ISI, displeased by this shift, lost a key ally. In recent years, the DGFI has cooperated with Indian intelligence to combat groups like ULFA and kept Bangladesh free from transnational terrorism. This success has angered radical factions within Bangladesh and the ISI, leading to efforts under the Muhammad Yunus regime to dismantle the DGFI and replace it with a more ISI-aligned agency.

The Yunus government, under pressure to replace the Bangladesh Army with an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-like force, is pushing for an Islamic Revolution Army (IRA). This new agency would work closely with the IRA, serving the government’s interests rather than the nation’s.

The regime has already begun to dismantle the DGFI and the army, filing charges against former DGFI officials, including Lt Gen (retd) Mohammad Akbar Hossain and others, accusing them of crimes against humanity. These moves were triggered by a propaganda documentary funded by the National Endowment for Democracy, which aimed to discredit the army and the DGFI, casting them in a negative light.

The main objective appears to be weakening these institutions, which had been crucial in maintaining national security. With the DGFI and army dismantled, the ISI would be free to operate in Bangladesh without resistance. The creation of the IRA would ensure the loyalty of security forces to Yunus, rather than the country.

This shift has sparked concerns among Bangladesh’s political parties, including the BNP and NCP, who fear that Yunus is eroding democracy. They worry that under Yunus, Bangladesh may be heading toward a government controlled by an IRA, questioning whether elections will even take place.

 

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