Bangladesh faces a new security threat that could reshape the country’s future, according to an explosive report from a leading Bangladeshi outlet, Blitz. The story alleges that President‑designate Muhammad Yunus is building an “Islamic Revolutionary Army” to replace the Bangladesh Army with a militia loyal to him and his Islamist allies.
The report says the new force would work under the guise of grassroots defence, drawing in ordinary citizens and making the rule of law seem unnecessary. It claims the plan is part of a broader strategy to turn Bangladesh into a hub for transnational jihadist operations that serve Pakistan’s interests, while silencing secular voices inside the country.
Sources quoted in the story include insiders, social‑media posts, and leaked intelligence. They say the first batch of 8,850 recruits will be trained in martial arts, judo, taekwondo, and firearms across seven training centres in Bangladesh. The program, launched on the social‑media platform of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain—an adviser to Yunus who has been described as both influential and controversial—has already attracted publicity before the post disappeared.
The report claims the initial training phase is only the beginning. A plan for five more rounds of 8,850 recruits each is expected to complete training by January 2026. Recruitment will involve written tests, oral exams and physical challenges overseen by retired Bangladeshi officers with “strong pro‑Pakistan leanings.” According to the story, covert representatives of Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence (ISI) and Turkey’s intelligence service, MIT, will also play a role.
If the plan goes through, analysts warn, Bangladesh could lose its status as a moderate Muslim democracy and become a launching pad for militant campaigns across South Asia. Critics – including independent journalists and elements within the armed forces – urge civil society to act quickly before a “revolutionary army rooted in ideology” replaces the constitutionally bound army.
The report warns that if these plans succeed, Bangladesh will no longer be a sovereign republic; it could become a “caliphate in disguise.” The story has sparked a heated debate among citizens, politicians, and security experts, who now face an urgent call to protect the nation’s democratic fabric and public safety.
Source: ianslive
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