Radical Group in Bangladesh Demands Cancellation of Indian Work Permits
New Delhi: In a concerning development, the radical organization Inqilab Mancha has issued a demand to the interim government of Bangladesh, urging them to revoke the work permits of all Indians residing in the country. This call comes amidst growing tensions and a backdrop of escalating violence, with the group's leader, Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, tragically losing his life to an assassination earlier this month.
The organization's stance is particularly alarming given its history of silence regarding the persecution of Hindu minorities across Bangladesh. Despite the widespread attacks, Inqilab Mancha has remained conspicuously quiet, drawing criticism for its apparent disregard for the plight of religious minorities. Adding to the controversy, the group has also taken it upon itself to address the situation with India, a neighboring country, by seeking legal action through the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
This demand is made at a critical juncture as Bangladesh grapples with the approaching general election in February 2026. Experts warn that the country is sliding deeper into chaos, with signs of increasing intolerance towards democratic institutions and processes. There are fears that radical groups might exploit this instability, seeking to seize power before the election, potentially derailing any semblance of stability.
India, for its part, has not yet responded to Inqilab Mancha's openly hostile request. The Bangladeshi authorities, however, have been consistently blaming India for various issues plaguing their country, while conveniently ignoring the influence of radical Islamists within their own democratic institutions and the radicalization of the population.
The recent murder of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi has further complicated matters. The police in Bangladesh have alleged that the key suspects fled to Meghalaya in the northeast, but these claims have been met with skepticism, as India has previously debunked Bangladeshi propaganda attempting to implicate them. Despite this, the Bangladeshi police have continued to make similar assertions, only to be proven wrong, raising questions about the reliability of their statements.
