Sheikh Hasina continues heroic offensive against drugs

M A Hossain

Every sensible media in Bangladesh and abroad are highly applauding Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her heroic drive against drugs. As the daughter of the founding father of the country, Hasina has exhibited her guts in instructing the members of the law enforcing  agencies, especially Bangladesh police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in eliminating drug dealers with the noble goal of saving the nation from the notorious grips of drugs, such as yaba, cannabis etc. Everyday, over 8 million pieces of yaba- a pill-shaped dangerous drug are entering from Myanmar into Bangladesh. This initiative of the Premier was extremely essential as the police headquarters had already created a database of over 26 thousand drug dealers and their patrons in Bangladesh. According to newspaper report, some of the drug dealers are possessing various types of firearms including AK-47 assault rifle, sub machine guns[also bump stocks fitted semi automatic rifle] etc to confront the law enforcing agencies in case of necessity. Several mafia dons with political backing, including Abdur Rahman Bodi, Shamin Osman,Azmeri Osman, Joynal Hazari, Abu Taheer, etc are directly associated with the drug rackets.

But, the drug traders are not sitting idle as the countrywide crackdown on drugs have been continuing. They reportedly are using their dirty money in buying favor from several unscrupulous newspapers, Television channels and rights groups. They even are planning of sending some local rights activists to the US and EU countries to provide false allegations of gross extra judicial killings of the political rivals of the ruling party by branding them as drug traders. Some of the propagandists  hired by the drug rackets are comparing Sheikh Hasina's war against drug with the anti-drug offensives of President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. A godfather from Narayangonj city[in Bangladesh] is opening an online petition on thechange.orgpetition site; branding Sheikh Hasina's anti drug offensives as 'crime against humanity'.

Former Inspector General of police Muhammad Nurul Huda told a newspaper, "Killing drug peddlers in the name of shootouts can just partly solve the problem. It can't be the only strategy. law enforcers have to take other measures including collection of intelligence, filing cases, arrest of the patrons and finding the sources".

Experts disagreeing with the comments of the former IGP say, unless few thousand drug traders are eliminated and the supply channel of yaba, in particular from Myanmar not destroyed, the nation can not be saved from the drug menace. They said, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina can deploy the members of the Armed Forces under a 3 months anti drug offensives. Members of the law enforcing agencies should also be granted indemnity[similar as President Rodrigo Duterte has done in the Philippines] for the case of shootouts incidents. Otherwise, the mighty drug rackets may soon go to the apex court seeking directives of stopping the anti-drug offensives and or killing drug traders in shootouts.

All of the drug traders killed so far in shootouts are listed with the law enforcers as drug traders. They also face multiple criminal charges of dealing in drugs.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina needs to remember, the entire nation is with her in the ongoing anti-drug offensives. No undue pressure from any vested quarters should compel her in abruptly suspending this vital and extremely essential war against drugs!  

This article also published at:
1.South Asia Journal, NJ, USA: 28May2018
2.Modern Ghana, Ghana : 23May 2018
3.Globoble.com
4.Sunnyfmgh,Ghana
5.Ghana Nation, Ghana:23 May 2018

What options North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has now?

M A Hossain

European Union (EU) has launched a stinging attack on President Donald Trump slamming his 'capricious assertiveness' and saying the US President acted 'more like an enemy than a friend'. EU President Donald Tusk has urged the leaders to form a 'United European Front'(UEF) against Trump's withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal and his move to impose trade tariffs on Europe.

Donald Tusk further said,"But frankly speaking, Europe should be grateful to President Trump, because thanks to him we have got rid of all illusions. He has made us realize that if you need a helping hand you will find one at the end of your [own] arm".

From the latest move of EU, it seems that Donald Tusk and his colleagues are trying to somehow weaken the US President by disagreeing with Trump's decision on Iran. But in my personal opinion, European Union can not do anything against world's only Superpower. Their initiatives of forming United European Front would simply demise silently.

Following the victory of Brexit and the ongoing process of Britain's leaving EU, there already are similar voices in other EU nations of leaving the Union. Technically, when the result of Brexit referendum were announced - European Union had already died.

After Donald Trump's decision of leaving the nuclear deal with Iran, Russia has become over enthusiastic in deepening relations with Iran. Russia-led trade bloc are already seeking free trade area with Iran. Meaning, on Iran affairs, most possibly the European Union are going to join hands of cooperation with President Vladimir Putin. Especially Britain, France and Germany are going to be Russia's allies in the anti-US move. May be this would even ease the bitter relations between Moscow and the European Union Capitals and London, which was created following the nerve agent attack on the Skripals.  

After the Iran debacle, President Donald Trump most possibly is going to face another challenge in the Korean Peninsula. While a summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is scheduled to take place at Singapore in June, there already are indications of disagreements between North Korea and the US. In a statement, the US President said,"The Libyan model was a much different model. We decimated that country. We never said to Gaddafi, Oh, we are going to give you protection. We went in and decimated him, and we did the same thing with Iraq [Saddam Hussein]. That model would take place if we don't make a deal".

On the benefits of denuclearization, President Trump said,"A deal will make Kim[Kim Jong Un] very strong. He would be there[in power], he would be running the country, his country [North Korea] would be very rich".

From the statements and sentiment of the Trump administration, it is evidently clear that Kim Jong Un is going to face a very difficult time if he doesn't listen to Washington's dictation. But, in my opinion, Pyongyang long-time ally Beijing may not let their old friend Kim Jong Un be defeated by the US-South Korea hostility. Because, Chinese policymakers know, fall of socialism in North Korea and Kim Jong Un having the 'similar fate of Gaddafi' may actually pave the highway for the US in ultimately starting another long-term game plan of destabilizing communist rule in China.

Those who are considering Kim Jong Un as a fool like or coward like Mikhail Gorbachev are certainly wrong. In my personal opinion, any tactic of threatening would be counter productive in case of Korean crisis. The words uttered by President Trump and his administration on Kim Jong Un are certainly humiliating to the North Korean leader. All the stakeholders must number, Kim Jong Un can not be cowed-down like Gaddafi. The only problem, again in my opinion, the North Korean leader is facing his inability of countering the global media offensives. Pyongyang, save its state-owned news agency, does not have any ally in the global media, which could play an important role at this junction in favour of Kim Jong Un. While Pyongyang has spent billions of dollars in its nuclear program, it has miserably failed in creating a strong media base outside the country by spending few million dollars. Hopefully from the current realities, Kim Jong Un will realize this crucial issue.

Onwards, North Korea needs to join hands with several international media thus creating a strong platform of telling the world - North Korea or Kim Jong Un are no weak entities who would be just blown-out like a candle light. North Korea must exhibit its guts this time- whether the deal turns successful or failed. Kim Jong Un needs to urgently create a strong media base similarly as he has successfully done in the case of developing nuclear technology. He needs to remember - a nation without media strength is certainly helpless and even isolated in the age of advance technology.

A freedom fighter, a bureaucrat, a prosecutor and scapegoats

M A Hossain

Couple of years back, a freedom fighter named Ayub Ali came to Dhaka and met a secretary in one of the ministries with the request of his help in resolving a land dispute. Ayub thought, being a freedom fighter he at least would get that much of help from the senior public servant. Instead of helping, the secretary did not hesitate in asking his junior staffs in showing the door to the freedom fighter. At such extreme indecency, Ayub felt terribly humiliated. On his return to the hotel room- opposite to the Bangladesh Secretariat ; Ayub wrote a. note and committed suicide. In the suicide note, he wrote ;"Is this the Bangladesh we fought for? Bureaucrats have no desire of showing any respect to a freedom fighter. With this extreme humiliation - I am committing suicide".

In the suicide note, Ayub even mention the name of the secretary of the ministry. As the matter caught attention of the media and almost all the leading dailies carried the report, the secretary, in response to questions of the media, termed Ayub as a "cheap tout". Later the secretary managed a statement from the Mukti Juddhya Council [council of freedom fighters] stating, Ayub was not a freedom fighter. And then, Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee even went further by branding Ayub as a 'Razakar'. The secretary concerned hails from the greater Faridpur district and had been closely associated with Awami League and its cultural front for many years.

A high profile prosecutor of the self-styled International Crime Tribunal (ICT) Barrister Turin Afroz was sacked recently on several serious allegations. According to Bangladeshi security services, Ms. Afroz went to a hotel by hiding herself beneath burqa to meet a wanted accused. During the meeting, she informed the accused the ICT judges had issued warrant of arrest against him. Any kindergarten kid would understand, the purpose behind the prosecutor's meeting with the accused were certainly unholy. Though this particular case had come under the radars of the intelligence agencies, it is easily understood, Barrister Turin Afroz has been abusing her power in many other cases too with any ulterior motive. This case had once again, dampened the very image of the ICT and even has put government's sincerity in trying the war criminals. People may even say, the entire process is politically charged. For tarnishing the image of ICT and even putting its very credibility under cloud, Afroz should be have faced charge under the existing law of the land. Even corruption charges could be brought against her. But, there is no sign of any such moves from the government.

Awami League is increasingly becoming intolerant on its political rivals while a powerful group of conspirators within the party are continuously attempting of either maligning the real and dedicated leaders and members of the party. This group are tactfully trying to defuse popular leaders in Awami League with the ulterior agenda of ultimately turning Awami League totally detached from the people.

The same group of conspirators have been vigorously attempting in pushing Awami League and Bangladesh Armed Forces towards confrontation. Without mentioning the name of any such cases, I only can say, the dangerous allegation of rape and. murder of a female cultural activist inside Comilla cantonment was purposefully staged by a hostile quarters to wrongly label the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces as rapists, killers and thugs.

The case of Awami League lawmaker Amanur Rahman Kham Rana is another glaring example of the victory of the enemies of Awami League. Rana is the victim of cruel media offensives of the anti- Awami League bloc. As he is the most popular figure in his own constituency- even in the Tangail district, it was extremely essential for the enemies of Awami League in any how liberating Tangail from the Awami League's pocket. They knew, if Amanur Rahman Khan Rana is allowed to be in the election campaign during December 2018 general election, then none of the political parties, except Awami League can win all the seats in Tangail.

Unfortunately, Sheikh Hasina does not yet understand or realize this conspiracy. That's why, she grants full indemnity and impunity to Shamim Osman- a heavy liability for Awami League ; but she still is silent on the crucial case of her own man - Amanur Rahman Khan Rana. If Awami League is looking for another victory in the next general election, Sheikh Hasina should give due recognition and support to popular leaders like Amanur Rahman Khan Rana. Otherwise, no one can save Awami League from a humiliating defeat. Take my words for granted!  

This article also published at:
1.Modern Ghana, Ghana
2.Politicsofhope.com
3.Ghana nation, Ghana
4.Pressbox.co.uk
5.Globoble.com

Bangladesh : A costly silence and double jeopardy

M A Hossain

Policymakers in Bangladesh must have been feeling the importance of the letter sent by 3 judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC). They must also have realized, responding to this letter by 11 June 2018, is not just a mere obligation of a member country of the ICC; but it would certainly bear some impact - good or worst. In my personal views, this very letter has put the diplomatic skills of Bangladesh under serious challenge. If we tell the truth to. ICC by rightly describing the atrocities on the Rohingyas by the Burmese military, then we must also accept the case of crime against humanity committed by Myanmar. In that case, Myanmar will be put into hot soup. But it will annoy Aung San Suu Kyi, Xi Jingping, Vladimir  Putin and Narendra Modi. In case we don't tell the truth to ICC, it actually to place us into the category of an abettor of Myanmar's regime. If Bangladesh, instead of addressing the questions raised by the ICC judges, gives a reply saying Bangladesh and Myanmar jointly working on resolving the Rohingya crisis, it actually will serve Myanmar's purpose - not ours. The situation is complex. That is why possibly, Bangladesh also has started military options in addressing the issue. For this reason, military attaches of the diplomatic missions in Dhaka are being taken to the Rohingya camps. Situation really is extremely complicated though I am not sure yet, if the privileged Bangladeshi ruling elites are at all realizing the possible consequence of their reply to ICC. Possibly they are not! That is why, the general secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, Obaidul Quader is seen enjoying amusement of his chattering-box nature by passing funny remarks to the media. Following the defeat of Najib Razak in Malaysia, Mr. Quader said, BNP has to take lesson from this. I really fail to understand, what lesson he was talking about. Did he hint, a corrupt Najib Razak trying to continue in power by hook or crook as the lesson BNP should take? Does he realize, this very statement of him actually had gone against his own party? If a corruption-plagued Najib could not remain in power by crook, how a corruption-burdened Awami League can? Or, did Mr. Quader hint, the election result of Malaysia should be a matter of encouragement to BNP knowing his party - Awami League is going to lose the next general election?

Yes, BNP can take a lesson from Malaysia indeed. After the victory of Mahathir Mohammad, the Malaysian King and Dr. Mahathir have termed the charges of sodomy brought against the imprisoned leader Anwar Ibrahim as politically charged. In the case of imprisonment of Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman - BNP's claim of these allegations being politically charged gets stronger ground. And Mr. Quader has even accorded more credibility to BNP's claims.

By now, all of us know, the defeated premier Najib Razak tried to flee the country to escape stern legal actions Dr. Mahathir is going to take against him. Najib will go to prison to face numerous charges while Anwar Ibrahim will walk out of prison as an innocent person. This is the lesson Mr. Quader and his party comrades need to take. They should know, people of Bangladesh- in hundreds and thousands- will lay seize at all the international (and even domestic)  Airports in the country. They will block the roads and waterways, thus obstructing the corrupt ruling elites from fleeing to India right after their humiliating defeat in the next general election. Possibly many of them will even leave the country much ahead of the election with the pretension of ailment.   

While an extremely difficult time is approaching fast towards Bangladesh on Rohingya crisis, there is a serious lacking of awareness  found in our political leaders. Opposition [official and unofficial] leaders can not remain silence on foreboding of its future consequence in a plea of showing refugee crisis as ruling party's matter. Dear Mr. leaders; stop this nonsense chattering, make a consensus to resolve the double jeopardy. 


This article also published at:
1.The Dhaka Post, Bangladesh :22May2018
2.Modern Ghana, Ghana
3.Ghana nation, Ghana
4.Globoble.com
5.Sunnyfmgh/news

It's time to form Afro-Asian economic cooperation for a prosperous Africa

M A Hossain

Bangladeshi forces have always been continuing applaussable works in the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces (UNPKF). Wherever they are going locals quickly accept and embrace them as kind-hearted genuine friends. In the DR of Congo, the Bangladesh rapidly deployed battalions are playing vital role in ensuring peace. Bangladeshi peace keepers have been successful in bringing peace in Congo, a restive nation that had sadly plunged into three deadly civil wars in less than twenty years. Now they have initiated several programs at their own expenses, for providing orientation and vocational training to the locals. In Bunia,  the Capital of the DR of Congo, a huge-sized plaque is on display saying - peace begins with a smile - at the headquarters of Bangladesh RDB.

Bridge Commander, Brig. Gen. Ihteshamus Samad Chowdhury said, "Its not part of our primary responsibilities, but with our own funds and resources, we have been providing them [the people of Congo] with free medical services, and computer training for youths, and also helping them promote their culture ".

When cholera outbreak suddenly in Congo in April 2018, Bangladesh Peace Keepers provided medical help to around two thousand inmates in Bunia central jail. Commenting on this assistance, Maj. Ferdous, a medical officer in Bangladesh army said, " The United Nations and the jail authorities requested us, and we started providing medical services to them[the prison inmates]".

Bunia Central Jail authorities felt extremely grateful to the Bangladesh peace keepers, for providing medical services at that crucial time.

This was not the first time that Bangladesh Peace Keepers went beyond their formal responsibilities to help Congolese people.

Like most of the African nations, DR of Congo also has reserves of precious mineral resources such as uranium, diamond, gold and cobalt. But, unfortunately, around 63percent of the 81 million population live in poverty. This is not only in Congo, but most of the African nations. If the African nations can make best use of their mineral resources, within the span of ten years, Africa can emerge as one of the wealthiest and prosperous continent in the world.

Most of the Africans are hard working and dedicatedly committed to their responsibilities. The entire continent needs creation of job opportunities for millions of young people. Moreover, a deeper and closer connections between African nations and the prospering nations in the Asian continent is extremely important. Africans can learn from Asia - how to make best use of their mineral resources and manpower.

In my personal opinion, prospering Asian nations, including Bangladesh should look into the prospect of establishing joint- venture projects in different sectors with the African countries. Asia and Africa should prosper together!

This article also published at;
1.The Dhaka Post,Bangladesh :22May2018
2.Modern Ghana, Ghana :22May2018
3.Globoble.com
4.Ghana Nation 

Malaysia : Victory of democracy, finally!

M A Hossain

Corruption plagued Najib Razak must have been counting hours for his steping into prison, facing numerous charges. Most possibly, he will have to remain in jail for many years - if not until the end of his life. In proverb it is said- money can buy everything. Possibly true! But, dirty money earned through corruption can only buy misfortune. Najib's tons of dollars in the secret bank accounts won't work any more. Because Mahathir Mohammad is back to power. We all know, Mahathir wanted to establish rule of law. He does not have the ambition of remaining in power and leaving his last breath as the prime minister of Malaysia. Instead, Mahathir's once bitterest  arch-rival Anwar Ibrahim- who still in prison- will be received by none but Dr. Mahathir with garlands; and get elected in a by polls- thus finally making Anwar next Prime Minister of Malaysia. Though Dr. Mahathir won the election, the people of the country had actually voted in favour of a repressed and oppressed Anwar Ibrahim. From this, all of us got the lesson- being in prison, does not mean- end of everything. Instead imprisonment  can turn into a huge blessings.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman(father of nation of Bangladesh) was released from prison to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. Nelson Mandela was released from his prolonged imprisonment to become the most popular President of South Africa. And now, Anwar Ibrahim will be walking out of prison to become Prime Minister of Malaysia.

In my personal opinion, on 09April 2018, Malaysia in fact got a real democracy. It has been salvaged from the evil clutches of fake democracy. Mahathir was an autocratic ruler for 22 years. That was not democracy! Malaysia's Barisan Nasional party was in power for six decades. That was not democracy in deed! Now finally, the opposition Pakatan Harapan party has come to power. This is democracy. At least, the result of the election has been victory of democracy. But now the world will watch carefully, whether the next Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim continues the real democracy in Malaysia or he too and his Pakatan Harapan party emerge as another autocracy.

Imprisonment purifies a human being. In case of people with ideologies and political thoughts in mind- imprisonment works as a great University to them. Anwar Ibrahim must have witnessed sufferings of the other prisoners. He must have witnessed corruption from a closer distance. He had conceived many qualities of becoming a real leader - a true statesman. He should remember the dark days in prison. He must remember, how people become victims of rotten judicial system. He definitely should not forget- how imprisonment turns people into extremely helpless entities. With such great learnings, Anwar Ibrahim should emerge as a leader of the people.

People of Malaysia, for the first time after many years have exhibited their guts and moral courage of saying NO to the politics of deception, pretension, corruption and mockery. They have said NO to the rogue culture of the politics of dynasty- the dynasty of Barisan Nasional. They have laid their absolute trust and confidence in Mahathir Mohammad and Anwar Ibrahim. It is a harculine task both to Mahathir and Anwar to prove- people did not committed blunder by pledging their trust on them. A beginning of new era should transform Malaysia into a real democracy- a decent nation!

Imprisonment is not end of everything, if the imprisoned person is on the correct path and filled with honest visions. The world is waiting to watch the excellent leadership of Anwar- a person who had endured ordeals in his prolonged imprisonment!  Best of luck Malaysia!    


This article also published at:
1.South Asia Journal, NJ,USA:11MAY2018
2.Modern Ghana, Ghana :11May2018
3.pressbox.co.uk
4.Ghana Nation
5.Sunnyfmgh.com,Ghana
6.The New Nation, Bangladesh :13May2018,titled "Voting right wins in Malaysia"
7.South China Morning Post:18May2018,titled "Freed Anwar Ibrahim Symbolises Malaysia's journey to true democracy"

Bangladesh's costly diplomatic blunder

M A Hossain

When Saudi King Salman accorded a royal reception to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and sought Dhaka's active participation in the Saudi-led coalition by sending Bangladeshi troops, Hasina gave a cautions reply. She vowed to send troops only if the holy mosques in Mecca and Medina come under attack. This proposition from the Bangladeshi Prime Minister was advocated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India succeeded in convincing Sheikh Hasina that sending of troops to the Saudi-led coalition would mean inviting rivalry with Iran. Earlier, Iranian leaders requested India to convince Sheikh Hasina in refraining from sending troops to the Saudi-led coalition.

Bangladeshi Prime Minister's response to the Saudi request though was very much diplomatic, it had in fact, annoyed the Saudi King. As a result, when Bangladesh, quoting King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz al Saud sent a press statement on the one billion dollar Saudi grant for the construction of mosques, Riyadh instantly refuted the news by terming it as baseless.

Dhaka's relations with  Riyadh instantly deteriorated. Saudi Arabia started distancing itself from Bangladesh. Nothing could improve this situation.

Reaction of the Saudis became crystal clear when Sheikh Hasina visited the kingdom again in 2018. This time there had been no more warmth - no more special reception from the Saudi side.

Sheikh Hasina's decision of not sending troops instantly to the Saudi-led coalition had also put her war against radical Islamic terrorism [when she has been successfully using as an effective tool in legitimizing her questioned consecutive second term] under cloud and doubt. This had not only dismayed Saudi Arabia alone, but also its key ally- the United States of America as well.

By successfully convincing Sheikh Hasina in not sending troops to the Saudi-led coalition, India had earn special gratitude of Iran. In exchange, Delhi-Tehran trade had increased several folds during the past couple of years.

Iran has always been considering India as the most trusted and tested ally. Most importantly, to both the nations, the US is a potential threat and an worst enemy. Another key point is, to Iran, Sunni nations are her enemies while to India, both Muslims and the US are enemies. More precisely, the ideologies of a Hinduist Narendra Modi [and India] have huge compatabilities with a Shiite Iran.

India's Middle East policy has also been extremely cunning. By doing so, India has been simultaneously milking Riyadh and Tehran. Its Middle East approach is no different than the tendencies of a filthy street hooker. It tries to please everyone, through artificial smile or indecent physical actions.

But this time, unfortunately again, Bangladesh has been entrapped by a filthy street hooker like India. By listening to Modi's tips on the Saudi affairs, Sheikh Hasina had comprised the interest of Bangladesh, thus benefiting India. No one really knows, how long Bangladesh will have to pay the cost of this diplomatic blunder.

This article also published at:
1.South Asia Journal, NJ,USA:10May2018/titled"Bangladesh's diplomatic blunder in ME"
2.Modern Ghana, Ghana :10may2018
3.Globoble.com
4.Ghana nation, Ghana
5.pressbox.co.uk
6.The New Nation, Bangladesh :20May2018/Titled,"A costly mistake"

What's next after Trump's walking out of the Iran deal?

M A Hossain

United States has walked- out of the Iran deal that had been touted mainly Barack Obama. Washington's argument in this latest development is pretty clear. In their opinion, Iran though had stopped its nuclear development program, but it still was carrying out the ballistic missile development project. Meaning, Tehran did not abandon its nuclear ambition. Most importantly, Iran is seen as a potential threat to the Middle East peace both by Saudi Arabia and Israel. Donald Trump's decision has categorically delighted Saudi and Israel. Political analysts already are seeing the emergence of a new axis between USA, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

Most of the member countries of the European Union as well as Britain had expressed dismay at Trump's decision. They also have vowed to continue working with Iran. But, here again, political analysts are expressing pessimism on the effectiveness of the agreement after United States withdrawal. In their views, Washington will now impose newer sanctions on Iran, which will greatly jeopardise the existing  Iran- European nation economic ventures. For example, Iran has placed an order for buying over one hundred commercial aircrafts from the European Airbus company. Any newer sanction imposed by the Trump administration would put this huge purchase order at jeopardy.

US, Saudis and Israel are desperately looking for regime change in Tehran. Failure of the nuclear deal will put the ruling government in Iran under tremendous political pressure from inside. It would also push Iran towards serious political mess.

The most loser of Washington's decision are China and India, whose businesses with Iran grew many folds during past couple of years. But, neither Beijing nor Delhi can do anything ignoring Washington's forthcoming tougher sanctions on Tehran. In my personal opinion, President Trump might have realized, the so-called carrot policy won't help in restoring democracy in Iran. He must even has been inspired with the dramatic developments in the Korean Peninsula, where sanction- hit Kim Jong Un now visibly has no more cards but to obediently follow Washington's dictation in ending decade- old rivalry with South Korea. In the Korean affairs, the US clearly is inclined and also biased towards South Korea, its long-time ally. In the case of Middle East, United States will have even much visible and exposed bias towards Israel and Saudi Arabia. As the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has already started considering Israel as his newer ally, ultimately Washington will place Israel into the head role in the Middle East. But, Saudi and Israel now has the common grounds in their Iran policy. To both the nations, Iran is seen as the key enemy.

United States' withdrawal from the Iran deal will significantly decrease China's influence and India's interests in the Middle East. It also will put adverse effect on Iran- friendly nations like Bangladesh. Especially, Dhaka's diplomatic policy of seeing Israel as enemy nation may not be seen anymore positively by Saudi Arabia and the US.

Donald Trump's decision did ring the bell of the beginning of a new episode - a war between Iran and its allies, and the US, Saudi and Israel axis. Iran and its allies can not win this battle!  

This article also published at:
1.The Arabian Post,Dubai:10May2018
2.Modern Ghana, Ghana :10May2018
3.Globoble.com
4.Ghana nation, Ghana
5.pressbox.co.uk

Is North Korea being trapped ?

M A Hossain

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un is committed to bring peace in Korea Peninsula. From the historic meeting between South Korean President Moon Jae In and North's Kim Jong Un both pledged to improve ties. China the most important economic and diplomatic acolyte to North has also welcomed moves by North Korea to improve ties with South Korea and the United States. Kim surprised the world before the Kim-Moon summit by declaring he would dismantle nuclear test site and stop all nuclear and missile test.

In the mid of June, the landmark summit between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un are likely to be held in Singapore. There is a strong anticipation, North Korea may release three American detainees as a goodwill  gesture ahead of this summit. Reports said Pyongyang has moved three Americans detained in North Korea from labour camp to a hotel. North has already adjusted its time with South Korean standard time. These all decisive decisions made by Kim Jong Un to bring positive changes and exhibit transparent guarantee for peaceful resolution in Korean Peninsula.

But, what North will get in exchange of its positive changes are not cleared by the US and South Korea. Still there is no commitments from the US President Donald Trump rather makes the situation fishy by reiterating more sanctions on North Korea. At this moment, this peace process does not seem to be reciprocal from counter part of North Korea.

We must not forget, 23,000 US troops are stationed in South Korea to protect it from North. USA is selling billions dollars weapons to South Korea and Japan because of threat from North Korea. Moreover from South Korea US can keep its arch-foe China under surveillance. Now it is almost clear that Mr. Trump is not going to compromise with this present scenario and get his administration involved in the withdrawal proposal of the US troops from Korean Peninsula.

On the other hand, John Bolton, security adviser to Mr. Trump had emanated "Gaddafi model" regarding Korean Peninsula. It is clearly perceived that Trump-Kim summit is going to be successful. But that is not the dead end. After the summit, Kim Jong Un again will visit South Korea. I will not be surprised, people of North Korea might be juggled after hearing their leader is kidnapped from South Korea or on the way to South Korea. Kim may be hanged  by a kangaroo court or may die in a drone attack by US army during his tour. There is a saying, nothing is unfair in love and politics.

So, it is a very crucial time for Kim and his nation to take every step carefully and diplomatically. Kim Jong Un must senses the foreboding of every future consequence.

Bangladesh rulers are in defeat mode ; how long Sheikh Hasina can bear the burden?

M A Hossain

As predicted, the much hyped city corporation election in Gazipur, only stone throwing distance (neighbour) of capital city of Bangladesh has been postponed by the High Court. In a similar pattern, the apex court had postponed the election in Dhaka city corporation. And now with certainty it can be said- Khulna city corporation election will also be postponed for six months. Such postponements mean- elections in these areas are delayed indefinitely - meaning, unelected bodies will be  planted in this city corporations. More precisely, democratic process being replaced by unelected and undemocratic entities.

Reason behind postponements of these elections clearly indicate, the top brass of the ruling party anticipated a humiliating defeat and move for judicial refuge. Supporters of Bangladesh Awami League may argue, these elections has been postponed by the apex court thus Awami league has nothing to do with it. But everyone except the fools and mads, precisely understood- the independence of judiciary are already hanging as a show piece in the refreshment rooms of the ruling party. None of the members of the judiciary possess spine of standing straight and address their constitutional obligation with dignity and honour. Even Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is fully aware of the fact that the judiciary in today's Bangladesh are no better than escort girls.

Unfortunately, the dedicated leaders and members of Bangladesh Awami League are being put into back seat or unimportant position by a vested quarters- more precisely, foes of Awami League. Now individuals like Hasanul Haq Inu [a die hard enemy of Awami League] has emerged as more Awami Leaguer than Sajeda Chowdhury- Maj. Gen.(rtd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique a more 'Mujib' than Sheikh Helal. But in the worst days of Awami League and Sheikh Hasina, people like Sajeda Chowdhury and Sheikh Helal had never left the party or their beloved Hasina alone. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unfortunately is distancing herself from her own blood like Sheikh Helal. She must haven't forgotten, it is Sheikh Helal who lost his father on the 15 August 1975; not Tarique Siddique. I'm 2007 and 2013- individuals like Sajeda Chowdhury and Sheikh Helal struggled for Sheikh Hasina and Awami League, while people like Tarique Siddique were secretly romancing with their brother officers. Should there be no Sajeda Chowdhury, there would be no one to save Awami League after 1975. And Sheikh Hasina would never become the president of the party.

There really is not enough time from the upcoming general election in December. Looters, opportunists, corrupts and culprits inside Awami League[I would refer them as fake Awami Leaguers] may find comfort in dreaming of getting the general election too postpone by the High Court. But, the apex court can't do that! That will be completely unconstitutional. Meaning, the election will have to be held- in time. Meaning, the fake Awami Leaguers who are busy in extracting some more layers of cream by unduly using their power, would for sure find themselves into a severe adversity- while opponents of the ruling party would bag a land slide victory. Sheikh Hasina is already anticipating much bitter realities. While she has been dedicately working and even struggling in pulling Bangladesh towards a better future- while she has been sincerely trying to resolve several issues including the Rohingya crisis- her men- those bunch of fake Awami Leaguers, looters, corrupts, thieves and srudales are relaxing at home, sitting on cozy chair, in artificially cooled rooms; watching the dance of Sunny Leon.

Since 2009, there had been 22 foul attempts of assassinating Sheikh Hasina. There had been at least 4 attempts by the civil aviation and Biman staffs[when Rashed Khan Menon, Workers Party leader was the minister in the ministry concerned] of killing Sheikh Hasina on board. Even on several occasions Sheikh Hasina's food were poisoned. It is  clearly understood, members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces are extremely grateful and delighted on Sheikh Hasina, because what she has done for them in past nine and half years - had never been done by any of the previous governments. Each of the members of Bangladesh Armed Forces are committed in protecting their much adored Prime Minister. It is Sheikh Hasina who has given 5-star life style to those 4-star Generals in Bangladesh Armed Forces. How they can forget such generosity and kindness? Radicals in Bangladesh Armed Forces [as identified by Mr Sajeeb Wazed Joy] have already been identified and neutralised. So any theory of military revolt against Sheikh Hasina is madman's desire.

In my opinion, while rascals like Hasanul Haq Inu, are trying to turn Awami League into the most unpopular party in the country [much more unpopular than Inu's Jatiya Samajtantric Dal].And intelligent, brilliant and seasoned politician like Sheikh Hasina are not going to finally step into Inu's trap. We must remember, she is the daughter of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sheikh Hasina will never betray with the people of Bangladesh. She will no more try to remain in power by force[as she had most possibly, done in 2014 at the wrong advice of bad element like Inu].

Most possibly, week before the election, Sheikh Hasina may stay back in any of the foreign nations and ask the Election Commission to held free, fair and participatory general election. This will be the win-win situation both two Awami League and its political opponents. Because election will be held with Sheikh Hasina as the Prime Minister, while no one can claim of 'undue' influence by Shiekh Hasina. People of Bangladesh will be at liberty in deciding their future. It is the people who will decide, whither they need a chaotic democracy or a politics of development.

This article also published at:
1.Modern Ghana, Ghana :07May 2018
2.Sunnyfmgh,Ghana
3.Globoble.com

Myanmar: Journalist are the worst enemies of rogue regimes

M A Hossain

A mock defender of democracy, human rights and freedom of expression, Aung San Suu Kyi, had already shown her real face. Myanmar arrested Reuters journalist Wa Longe and Kyaw Soe Oo for the 'crime' of exposing  the murder of 10 Rohingya Muslims by the monstrous army of that country. Under a definition, what has been happening on the Rohingyas in Myanmar is a clear case of Holocaust. Aung San Suu Kyi, is the Adolph Hitler of Myanmar and her government along with Myanmar army are blood brothers of Nazis. Some people, unfortunately even some pundits, without understanding the realities in Myanmar are trying to down play this Holocaust by terming it as atrocity or genocide.  Any kid in the elementary class would know the distinctive difference between the Holocaust and genocide. Of course those who are trying to label the Rohingya crisis as genocide are no angel. They have agenda in their mind - and most possibly funded and sponsored by Myanmar. These people actually are committedly trying to protect and save Myanmar from stern international actions by writing and publishing twisted as well as molested facts. Their shedding tear for the Rohingyas are nothing but a deep rooted conspiracy in prolonging the Rohingya crisis, thus putting Bangladesh into tremendous challenge.

While courageous and heroic journalist like Wa Lone and his Reuters colleague Kyaw Soe Oo had exposed the brutalities of Myanmar army on the Rohingya Muslims, on the other hand a controversial person and so-called journalist  and his English daily in Bangladesh are actively playing different wrong game in hiding facts with half truth.

The representative of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) delegations, following their recent trip to Rohingya camp to Bangladesh told the reporters, the UNSC does not have any magic stick [wish bone] to instantly resolve the Rohingya crisis. In my personal opinion, the UNSC delegation fully realize the fact that Rohingya crisis is not the only issue of sending back 1.1 million Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar. Because any hurried sending back would actually place the Rohingyas into the cruel slaughter house of the Burmese army and their Buddhist cohorts. This is actually a politico- ethnic crisis. Before sending back the Rohingya, an autonomous Muslim state in Arakan should be initially ensured[a state where Muslims can live without fear]. Local leadership of this state must go into the hands of Muslims. Even Myanmar should adopt a quota system for the Muslims in the parliament, Armed Forces and civil administration. The central government should provide low interest agricultural and industrial loan to the Rohingya Muslims for developing a Rohingya dominated Agro-Industrial zone in Arakan. Even international financing institutions such as World Bank, IMF etc can Also provide low interest long term loan for developing the Agro economic zone.

There should be at least 20 international level elementary and junior schools along side a vocational training institute for the Rohingya children and women in Arakan. Renowned NGOs can easily undertake and implement such project. Myanmar actually doesn't want any solution to Rohingya crisis ; at least the signals are giving this impression. They not only had arrested the Reuters journalist but even jailed captain Moe Yan Naing under Myanmar's Police Disciplinary Act, for the 'crime' of defending the helpless Rohingya Muslims and passing information  to Reuters journalist. This clearly proves - journalist are the worst enemies of rogue regimes. In the recent days journalist came under repression in Myanmar, India, Turkey, Pakistan, Russia and Bangladesh. The key tactic of the rogue regimes are- suffocating press and freedom of expression. Because, real journalist never hesitate in exposing the truth. Most importantly, they come out of petty religious or political biased. Mr Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo are not Muslims. They are Buddhists - more precisely real human beings. They  did not tolerate the brutal actions of the rogue regimes of Aung San Suu Kyi and her Burmese army darlings. In my eyes both of them are heroes. So is captain Moe Yan Naing. If the people sitting in Oslo would look for the best names for their Novel Peace Prize 2018, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and captain Moe Yan Naing should jointly get this prestigious prize. This prize will leave a strong message - don't meddle with the press and freedom of expression!

This article also published at:

1.Modern Ghana, Ghana :04May2018

2.Ghana Nation,Ghana :04may2018

3.Sunnyfmgh,Ghana

4.Pressbox.co..uk
5.South Asia Journal, NJ,USA: 09May2018

MBS: The new Kamal Ataturk of the Arab world

M A Hossain

The aspiration of the Palestinian people of having their own country visibly now is clinically dead. As I pointed in my previous article, the leadership crisis in Palestine is responsible for their gradual losing of the battle, has been echoed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman [MBS]. He told Al Jazeera: "in the last several decades the Palestinian leadership has missed one opportunity after the other and rejected all the peace proposals it was given.

"It is about time the Palestinians take the proposal [accept a Palestine excluding Jerusalem] and to come to the negotiations table or shut up and stop complaining ".

MBS must be talking about the peace proposal advocated by President Donald Trump and his administration. Under this policy, most definitely Trump is not going to give even a small stake of Jerusalem to the Palestinians. Because he already has recognized Jerusalem as the undivided and eternal capital of the Jewish Statel. He has shifted the US embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. Meaning, Israel has been accorded the exclusive right over Jerusalem.

Western powers are very successfully using MBS as their most trusted ally. by scaring him with Iran phobia.

MBS knows, Iran may attack Saudi Arabia, oust the royals - if the West stops showing interest in the Middle East. To the Saudi rulers, - US and the West are their protectors- if not custodians. The latest policy of MBS on the Palestine issue clearly signals - anti Israel Muslim nations [expect Iran] may onwards face pressure from Washington via Riyadh in abandoning their anti Israel rhetoric and recognize the Jewish state thus actually puling of the Palestine issue from the shelves.

All on a sudden, especially after President Donald Trump entered the White House, American influence in Asia has been greatly increasing. This is clear in the case of Korean crisis, Palestine-Israel crisis, and even the Middle East crisis. To expedite this trend of increasing influence, Washington sees Tehran in particular as a potential rival. Whatever may the Iranian rulers think, United States will continue its pressure on Iran until they succeed in establishing dominance.

Before the 2019 Presidential Election, Iran is another important feather in the cap of Donald Trump. Undoubtedly, Trump will get billions of dollar from Saudis and other Arab nations once he decides to attack Iran. The next war in that part of the world most possibly will begin by the coming fall. Iranian rulers really can't sustain a real American offensive. Most possibly this is the last year of their era.

This article also published at:
1.Modern Ghana, Ghana :02May2018
2.Globoble.com
3.Pressbox.co.uk
4.Ghana Nation, Ghana
5.The News Today,Bangladesh:16May2018

Korea: Fall of Pyongyang and beyond imminent?

M A Hossain

In diplomacy, there is a terminology - honey coated poison. Smart Westerners have mastered the art of applying this tactic in a precise manner. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi had hit the last nail in his coffin by destroying the stock of chemical weapon including his nuclear research facilities. He did not know, this was actually un-arming [un-protectinh?] him from any possible foreign attack. Each of us know how the decade-long Gaddafi episode ended. His daughter Ayesha Gaddafi is still on run. Possibly after many years from now, we will come to know - allegations brought against Gaddafi and his family members [of ammesing wealth] were baseless. But no one can say with certainty, how long our sister Ayesha will suffer.

In my previous article, I have advocated the formula of reunification of two Koreas (in the Korean Peninsula]. But, instead of accepting the reunification suggestions of mine as well the theory of -reunification of North Korea's founding father and 'eternal' President Kim Il Sung, [grandfather of Kim Jong Un] things are moving towards a wrong direction With surprise,  I am seeing the implementation of the unification formula promoted by South Korea and the West. Pyongyang already has adjusted  its standard  time with Seoul by adopting South Korean standard time. This must have made South Korean President Moon Jae In extremely delighted. Because, it proves ultimately Kim Jong Un will put the South Korean President into the driving seat of the unified Korea; willingly or unwillingly.

Most importantly, South Koreans as well the West are seriously against Stalinist rule and socialism [as well as communism]. They definitely are not going to accept any existence of socialist ideology based Workers Party in Pyongyang and most definitely are going to eliminate such political theories and theologians.

National Security Adviser to the US President Donald Trump - John Bolton, who is known as a die hard anti communist and anti socialist [even anti Islamist] has already signalled following Libya model into Korean affairs. Meaning, by convincing Kim Jong Un in denuclearisation; they are going to make him unarmed [similarly as Gaddafi], so that they can toppled him down if and when they desire. To Kim Jong Un, there though are multiple options [including the formation of a Koryo Union] he is being pushed towards the blueprint of Western policy makers. South Korea and the West believe, peace in Korean Peninsula can be ensured only by hanging Kim Jong Un and his men in public thus annexing this part of Korean Peninsula into an integral part of South Korea - similarly as the unification formula of Germany.

Even if Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae In contest in a presidential election [to lead the unified Korea], poverty stricken [and aggrieved] North Koreans are not going to elect Mr. Kim. In fact there is no future for socialism in the Western styled unified Korea, because socialism is seen as the enemy of economic progress [moreover, socialism and communism are failing everywhere in the world].

Even after the unification, South Korean investors and entrepreneurs may not take the risk of investing in North Korea under the rule of a 'whimsical' and 'unpredictable' Kim Jong Un. Especially their fear would get stronger ground as just two years back Kim Jong Un abruptly had annexed all the properties in the South Korean Economic Zone [KAESONG] in North Korea, and had driven out the workers and the representatives of the investors almost overnight.

We need to remember one point, if real peace is established in Korean Peninsula, Washington has to withdraw its troops from South Korea and Japan. Moreover they [as well as the European nations] will lose the opportunity of weapon business worth billions of dollars. They certainly are not going to do that. Instead Washington will work with the plan of getting North Korea annexed by South Korea by overthrowing an unarmed Kim Jong Un. Once this plan turns accomplished, the same Westerners will give weapons to the North Korea's core socialist thus create a socialist insurgency. This socialist insurgency [mixed with Islamist militancy, which may suddenly get fuel once Washington and it's Western allies handover arms to the Muslim minority groups inside China] will expand the opportunity of selling weapons to South Korea, Japan and even China. The fall of Pyongyang may turn Washington over ambitious even in sneaking nose into China's internal affairs with the active role of India, in beginning an anti communism insurgency in China.

For the sake of a victory in the 2019-Presidential Election, US President Donald Trump needs lots of success feathers in his colorful cap. Toppling down Kim Jong Un would be the most precious and effective feather to Mr. Donald Trump. He would in that case, promise his voters of 'another bigger surprise ' in Asia [meaning end of communist rule in China] as well as a potential defeat of the Iranian rulers [thus bringing Iran under the rule of a pro-Washington democracy].

There is practically very little choice for the North Korean leader. He may either accept the unification formula [of South Korea] and get some relieve from the punitive sanctions, or continue to struggle until his own people revolts against socialism and dictatorial rule one day.

This actually is the final fate of any dictator or autocrat in the world.

But, still, Kim Jong Un also needs to remember,  it is not only him who is looking for peace in the peninsula as a priority; but it also is more important and crucial for South Korea [even Japan]. Because, if this peace process breaks, Pyongyang may simply pull the trigger of their nuclear weapons. - meaning, destruction of many countries.This particular fear will actually compel Seoul in reaching into a solution even by giving some political and diplomatic advantage to Kim jong Un.

One last word here for the policymakers in Pyongyang! Hope they notice, the sudden favorable media coverage for Kim Jong Un are actually sponsored by South Korea and the West. Pyongyang doesn't have it's own existence in the global media through which their reunification formula would be promoted. The world media now in fact are projecting Donald Trump and Moon Jae In as victors and Kim Jong Un as a defeated man seeking respectable retreat.

This article also published at:
1.Modern Ghana, Ghana :01march 2018
2.Globoble.com
3.Sunnyfmgh,Ghana
4.pressbox.co.uk