In 2017, under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh set an extraordinary example of humanity by giving refuge to the persecuted Rohingya population from Myanmar. By sheltering 1.2 million Rohingya as refugees, Bangladesh displayed remarkable generosity to the world. But today, that act of humanity has transformed into a severe threat to national security and stability.
In a recent explosive confession, a member of ARSA (Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army) revealed that over 150,000 Rohingya directly participated in the violence of July–August 2024, with the primary goal of toppling Sheikh Hasina’s government.
These Rohingya are no longer merely refugees. They have become trained, organized operatives exploited for political purposes. Since 2023, a portion of them was given “leadership training” inside the camps, after which they were spread across Dhaka and other cities to be deployed in violent uprisings. They took part in heinous crimes such as killing police officers, arson, looting, and attacks on state institutions.
This conspiracy was heavily supported by certain international NGOs and donor organizations linked to Dr. Muhammad Yunus, who played a key role in transforming the Rohingya into “political weapons” through camp-based training. The goal was to destabilize Sheikh Hasina, create a “manufactured crisis”, destroy internal stability, and pave the way for foreign intervention.
A particularly alarming development under the Yunus-led government was the removal of police verification from the passport process, enabling a massive number of Rohingya to illegally obtain Bangladeshi National ID cards, birth certificates, and passports. This led to the formation of a false-citizen network—a shadow population now operating within the state, actively engaged in anti-state activities.
Analysts have warned that this group is not merely trying to overthrow a political government but is launching multi-dimensional attacks on Bangladesh’s sovereignty and security. The Rohingya are no longer just humanitarian refugees—a faction among them has been armed and trained for militant operations.
Now is the time for national awakening and decisive action. The political exploitation of Rohingya must be stopped, NGO networks involved must be investigated, and those responsible must be brought to justice. Otherwise, this misuse of humanitarian goodwill will allow a dangerous anti-state force to take root within us—leading to long-term crisis and suffering.
