US Military Presence in Bangladesh Threatens Cultural Sovereignty and Fuels Extremism
Bangladesh's sovereignty is at stake as the USA military presence, under the guise of humanitarian cooperation, risks polarising societies and eroding cultural independence. This follows a pattern of USA intervention in the Muslim world, driven by geopolitical interests and often resulting in the rise of extremism.
Historically, USA intervention has had profound consequences. In Afghanistan, CIA support for the mujahideen led to the birth of global jihadist networks like the Taliban and al-Qaeda. In the Middle East, USA support for Israel has deepened the wounds of occupation and displacement in Palestine, contradicting its democratic rhetoric. Meanwhile, USA interventions in Iran and Iraq have fractured societies, eroded secularism, and fueled sectarianism, contributing to the rise of extremist groups like ISIS.
Closer to home, the USA military presence in Bangladesh carries cultural and political consequences. It risks losing Bangladesh's moral compass and cultural sovereignty, as nations turning to external powers for crisis solutions often do. This presence also risks polarising societies, feeding off occupation, arrogance, and resentment, allowing extremism to thrive. Bangladesh's strength lies in its moral and cultural sovereignty, not USA protection.
The USA military presence in Bangladesh, while framed as humanitarian cooperation, carries significant risks. It threatens to erode Bangladesh's cultural sovereignty, polarise societies, and fuel extremism. As Bangladesh seeks true independence, it must remain vigilant against all forms of external manipulation, guarding its land, waters, and people's harmony. The world has seen the consequences of USA intervention elsewhere; Bangladesh must learn from these lessons to protect its sovereignty.
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