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Monday, September 10, 2012

[mukto-mona] Fw: [notun_bangladesh] Rogue politics of Bangladesh ex Prime Minister




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Rogue politics of Bangladesh ex Prime Minister

by Preeta Memon
Khaleda Zia, the widow of Bangladesh's former military ruler Ziaur Rahman though seen as the next Prime Minister of the country, with her party winning in the general election of 2014, Indian intelligence sources have identified a number of her recent efforts, which not only are extremely unfavourable to the national interest of Bangladesh, but in most cases, are even devastating for the nation. In past seven months, she travelled to Saudi Arabia twice under the disguise of performing Umrah pilgrimage at Mecca, had been particularly aimed at convincing Saudis in expelling approximately two million Bangladeshi workers from that country, with various allegations. Indian intelligence sources claim that the recent decision of the Saudi authorities in sending back half-million Bangladeshi workers is a partial respond to the plea of Khaleda Zia, who enjoys special affection in Saudi Royal family.
Khaleda-Tarique meeting:
During last month's Saudi tour, the former Prime Minister of Bangladeshi and leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) met her self-exiled eldest son Tarique Rahman in Jeddah, who travelled from London to meet the mother. During the meeting, Khaleda Zia signalled nominating Tarique in the next general election in one of the parliamentary constituencies in Bangladesh and assured him returning to the country, once Bangladesh Nationalist Party is able winning the election.
Tarique Rahman runs businesses in United Arab Emirates and London through third parties and has been living luxurious life in London with his wife and children. He holds secret bank account with Singapore based OCBC Bank as well as banks in United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom through some of his aides. Indian intelligence agencies indicate Tarique Rahman of having significant amount of money in all of the secret bank accounts.
Koko's fabulous wealth in Malaysia:
Youngest son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Arafat Rahman Koko, who also is on self-exile in Malaysia to avert legal consequences is running multiple business ventures in Kuala Lumpur and other cities in Malaysia and has been living luxurious life with his wife and children. Koko's name came as the top culprit behind several bribe scams, including WorldTel and Naiko, wherefrom he received huge sum of money as bribe in exchange of special favor from his mother's government. Arafat Rahman Koko became extremely infamous in Bangladesh similarly as his elder brother Tarique Rahman, who had been engaged in ruthless corruption and looting of public wealth during the 2001-2006 rule of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Saudi offer for Khaleda Zia:
During the recent past meeting of Bangladeshi former Prime Minister, the Saudi authorities reportedly suggested her to stay in Riyadh for couple of years for treatment of her knees, while the Saudis also told Khaleda Zia that her sons would also be allowed to stay in Saudi Arabia, if she would agree to go for a short pause in her political career. She also was told that the ruling party in Bangladesh were determined in convicting her along with her sons in a number of corruption charges, including the Zia Charitable Trust scam. Khaleda Zia refused the Saudi offer stating her party would be in power "soon", which would be "much before the scheduled election", and the ruling party "won't have sufficient time to push the trials towards conviction".
Rogue policy of Khaleda Zia:
According to Indian intelligence agencies, Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman played vital role behind the August 21 grenade attack at the rally of Bangladesh Awami League with the nefarious goal of assassinating Sheikh Hasina. The grenade attack conspiracy took place at the residence of a junior minister of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party led government, which was attended by Tarique Rahman and some other top officials of the country. The junior minister was assigned main role in implementing the blue-print, as Tarique Rahman strongly believed assassinating Sheikh Hasina would create uninterrupted opportunity for Bangladesh Nationalist Party in continuing in office for indefinite period.
ULFA connection of Khaleda Zia:
Khaleda Zia's anti-Indian policy had prompted her in adopting policies in extending logistic and otherwise supports to various separatist groups from India, including United Liberation Front of Assom. ULFA leaders had been accorded safe shelter within Bangladeshi soil, while anti-Indian Islamic terrorist groups were also provided supports from the Khaleda Zia government.
During the rule of Ziaur Rahman, due to his anti-Indian stand, Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh, Muchkund Dubey was stopped and humiliated in a street in Dhaka by the intelligence agencies at the directives of Zia. In the public meetings, Ziaur Rahman had been spreading venom of hatred against India.
Next Mission of Khaleda Zia:
Following couple of visits to Saudi Arabia and subsequent partial success in convincing the Saudi authorities in expelling Bangladeshi workers, which would put tremendous pressure on the ruling Bangladesh Awami League – she now is preparing for Beijing and Washington tours with some agendas of using American and Chinese influences in putting extended pressure on the government in Dhaka. Her political aides have also sought help from Grameen Bank founder Dr. Yunus is setting few important meetings for Khaleda Zia with US politicians and policymakers. Similarly, pro-Chinese block within Bangladesh Nationalist Part are actively pursuing Chinese diplomatic contacts in Dhaka in finalizing meetings for Khaleda Zia with key-figures in Beijing. Indian intelligence agency sources feel that the Bangladesh ex Prime Minister may go for these trips during October-December 2012. Khaleda Zia's aides are also contacting mainstream media in United States with the hope of getting her substantial media coverage. Khaleda Zia is expected to be interviewed by a number of US newspapers and television channels during her forthcoming trip.




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