Operation Bangladesh: Pakistan’s Secret Rohingya Plot and the Rising Threat to India

In a deeply concerning development for regional security, three Pakistani Army officers recently made a secret visit to Bangladesh to meet with armed Rohingya elements — a move that has sent alarm bells ringing in New Delhi. The clandestine mission, shrouded in secrecy by the Bangladeshi government under Muhammad Yunus, suggests a growing nexus between Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), radical Rohingya factions, and elements within the Bangladeshi political establishment.

The Covert Mission: Three Officers, New Identities

According to Indian intelligence sources, the officers — Brigadiers Nadeem Ahmed, Mohammad Tala, and Saud Ahmed Rao — entered Bangladesh under new passports, replacing those issued only days earlier. Their movements were closely monitored by Indian intelligence agencies. The most striking detail of their visit was their stop at the Ramu Army Camp in Cox’s Bazar — a base located just miles from the densely populated Rohingya refugee camps.

While Bangladesh officially maintains that the officers did not visit the camps directly, Indian agencies have credible evidence suggesting they met with radicalized factions within the Rohingya community. The meetings reportedly focused on logistical support: from weapons and explosives to training and financial assistance.

Rising ISI Footprint in Bangladesh

This covert military diplomacy underscores a dangerous trend: the resurgence of ISI activity in Bangladesh. Indian officials believe the real objective of the visit was to establish a new terror corridor using the India-Bangladesh border — at a time when infiltration through Kashmir has become increasingly difficult due to heightened Indian security.

The timing of the visit is critical. Following the deadly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India had dealt a significant blow to Pakistan-backed terror groups. But as the western border tightens, attention is shifting eastward — towards Bangladesh and its unstable political environment under the controversial leadership of Muhammad Yunus.

Alarming Domestic Moves by the Yunus Regime

What followed the Pakistani officers’ visit only deepens suspicions of a coordinated strategy. Within 48 hours of their departure, Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission ordered the freezing of the bank accounts of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) — Bangladesh’s military intelligence agency tasked with counterterrorism surveillance.

Observers note that this unprecedented move effectively cripples the country’s ability to monitor and crack down on terror activities — granting a “free hand” to extremist elements. Senior army officials reportedly clashed with the Yunus administration over the decision, warning that direct interference in military operations threatens national sovereignty.

Systematic Erosion of Security Protocols

Several policy changes by the Yunus government point to a disturbing trend:

Security Clearance for Pakistanis Lifted:
In a classified directive, the Security Services Division (SSD) under Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs instructed all foreign missions to drop the requirement for security clearance for Pakistani nationals — a policy first introduced in 2019 under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. That policy was designed specifically to screen for jihadist or ISI-linked infiltration.

Unchecked Trade Channels Opened to Pakistan:
A separate government notification directed customs officials to exempt all Pakistani cargo from mandatory inspection protocols. This effectively opens the floodgates for smuggled arms, explosives, and other contraband under the guise of legitimate trade — a loophole easily exploitable by terror networks and crime syndicates.

These steps have alarmed Indian security agencies, who see a deliberate dismantling of safeguards against foreign espionage and terrorism.

China’s Shadow and the Jamaat Nexus

Indian intelligence has previously flagged the growing influence of Jamaat-e-Islami within Bangladesh, aided by foreign funding — allegedly including Chinese capital. Yunus is reportedly aligned with the Islamist agenda of Jamaat, which seeks to radicalize parts of the country and reshape the military structure to reflect an “Islamic army,” akin to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard model.

Yunus’s frequent visits to Beijing and provocative remarks regarding India’s strategic Siliguri Corridor (the “Chicken’s Neck”) have raised further concerns. His rhetoric mirrors that of anti-India elements, indicating ideological synergy with groups historically supported by Pakistan.

The Rohingya Threat as a New Front

The radicalization of Rohingya refugees is now seen as a linchpin in this unfolding strategy. Long considered a humanitarian crisis, the camps in Cox’s Bazar may now be turning into breeding grounds for extremism — with support from both ISI and Islamist groups within Bangladesh.

Intelligence inputs suggest the Rohingya are being recruited, trained, and promised weapons and money to carry out future operations across the Indian border. This presents a two-pronged risk: internal destabilization within Bangladesh and cross-border terror infiltration into India’s vulnerable eastern states.

India’s Strategic Response

India’s intelligence agencies are on high alert. Surveillance has intensified along the India-Bangladesh border, and counter-infiltration measures are being recalibrated in response to new threats. Recent reports indicate successful neutralization of multiple infiltration attempts along the LoC and similar vigilance is now being extended to the eastern frontier.

However, the growing political instability in Dhaka, coupled with covert ISI operations and domestic radicalization, make the threat multi-dimensional. Analysts warn that if unchecked, Bangladesh could soon mirror the fates of Pakistan or even Afghanistan — with terrorism embedded within its power structure.

Conclusion: A Grave Threat to South Asia

The emerging alliance between Pakistan’s military, radical Rohingya groups, and pro-Islamist elements within Bangladesh represents a clear and present danger to India and the region at large. The use of fake passports, the dismantling of anti-terror safeguards, and uninspected cargo entries are not isolated events — they point to a systematic plot to destabilize India and empower jihadist forces in South Asia.

India must respond with robust diplomatic, intelligence, and border strategies to neutralize these threats. Equally, the international community must scrutinize Bangladesh’s internal developments under Muhammad Yunus, before the country becomes a new epicenter of global terrorism.

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