BANGLADESH | A Revolutionary Change?

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Bangladesh is a fascinating country in all sorts of ways, as highlighted by its recent revolution. But can the country overcome its political problems and forge a new future? Or will it be a return to business as usual under its two parties and two influential women leaders? As ever, I look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments below.

[@FlamingBasketballClub]

Please do a video discussing the importance of medical freedoms, food sovereignty and human rights. Thank you!

[@RaviKiran-uq8np]

Talk about the american attempts at yellow revolution and attempt to take St Martin's island.Are you a stooge of American imperialism?

[@commodusmeridius4718]

World's 8 most populated country😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@Munthasir123]

James I am a Bengali American long time viewer of your videos. I am really glad you covered the Bangladeshi revolution! I hope you will read this, I have a small comment to add. I am a secular liberal person who believes in the separation of church and state. I hate religious politics and have always criticized Jamat E Islam party (Jamat). Having said that, the fear of religious extremism is a narrative that is being pushed heavily by the Indian media. They have a vested interest to keep a pro Indian or Indian puppet government in power (Depends on how harsh critic you want to be) of the unequal treaties Bangladesh signed for no reason. I have to say I was throughly surprised by the role of Jamat during and post revolution. Their members are not connected to any looting or any controversy. Their leader last week publicly came and said Islam teaches me to forgive and so I forgive Awamileague. That is shocking given they were the most repressed group in last 15 years. And a few days before the revolution they were officially a banned political party. They were blamed for the revolution. Government wanted to cover up their actions during the protests by marking everyone as Islamists. Anyways, when rumors of Hindus being attacked was being spread in Indian media, Jamat ordered all of their members to guard all the temples and homes of minorities (Police was at that time refusing to work). Most major attacks on Hindus that was broadcasted in Indian media that I tracked fell under 3 categories: Attack on Awamileague members that happens to be Hindu, fake news (picture/video was not of any Hindu person), False flag attack (Member of Awamileague attacking temple and blaming it on Jamat, again pushing the narrative that this was all Islamist not students causing the revolution). I can go by example after example but I am sure you have done your research. When Hindu community in Chittagong called for a solidarity march, Jamat called a unity march to go with the Hindu community and make sure they have enough security. It was very harmonious given Muslims and Hindus were all chanting “Religion is to their own, this country belongs to everyone”. In the upcoming religious event for Hindu people Durga Puja, Jamat’s leader again asked his party members to provide security and make sure no one causes violence in name of Islam. As a secular person this makes me smile. I don’t know if this is public stunt or for real but their actions were truly remarkable. What gives me hope is that the leader of Jamat in his younger years were part of left wing National Socialist Party. Hindu communities are truly grateful to him. He is being invited by Hindu community leaders almost every week to thank him. I hope he truly reforms the Jamat party. I am still skeptical but I will give credit where its due. Sorry for the long message. Thanks as always for your content!

[@horizon809]

@RaviKiran-uq8np That claim was debunked a while ago. The allegation originally came from some Indian media sources claiming Hasina said it was the Americans because they wanted this island, which is too small to be of any use to the Americans anyway. Her son denied denied she said this. This wasn't a "yellow revolution," and if it was engineered, it was Hasinas own fault. She surrounded herself with corrupt and selfish people, including her devious son who wanted to get rich and were cruel to anyone who opposed them. Under her reign, the opposition were harassed and attacked. People were either killed or disappeared, and vast sums of money went into Awami league leaders pockets. Her arrogance allowed her to insult the students through this quota that she pushed through and killed hundreds of students. The Indian media is just upset that an ally has been removed, so it may be grasping at straws.

[@md.shamadulislam8762]

Finally, a video from you on Bangladesh.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

I actually did one on its independence a while back. It was one of my early ones. You can't work on secession - as I do - and not be interested in Bangladesh! :-)

[@nahinakbar3842]

He is a pro Hidutva bigot, and I am conceren of his sources.

[@GayathriK-re7wt]

​@@nahinakbar3842 omg . Then come and pick your brothers stuck in India...

[@Matthew-cw3gn]

​@@nahinakbar3842 Saaar

[@shahriardastgir9716]

Yunus is seeking IMF and World Bank loan at 6.5% interest whereas Hasina managed to secure the same at less than 2% in May. Clearly the US puppet Yunus is serving his master’s purpose. Internationally banned Hizbut Tahrir terrorist leaders have been released from jails and they’re hosting rallies amd recruiting militants from schools amd colleges hoisting the signature black flag. Let’s clap as the country becomes like Iraq, Lybia and Syria due to this US orchestrated color revolution.

[@Varangoi]

A friend of mine asked me if i was familiar with James Lindsay. I answered, yes. After a confusing conversation i realised James Lindsay is not James Ker-Lindsay.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Haha! Yes, there is indeed a US foreign policy analyst called James Lindsay. I presume that was the one in question.

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

@@JamesKerLindsaythe difference is the American James A Lindsay is far right bias and dangerous

[@rudaiyaadnina4079]

Bangladesh have always had a leadership problem. This country has serious potential only if they get a good and capable leadership. Hopefully, Professor Muhammad Yunus's interim government can make Bangladesh shine!

[@curio78]

hmm. problem is they don't have the potential. No energy to meet their own needs(oil or gas), absolutely flat terrain to have hydropower. So what they thought during division of the country ,was prime fertile land of abundance of water, has become a chain that holds it back from transitioning from agricultural society to Industrial. Worse they have nearly or already exceeded the population limit that the land can support. The future is just not that rosey for them if the popualtion double again.

[@goku5323]

​@@curio78seems like you are very salty about the progress of Bangladesh. Well let me refresh your brain Indian kid. Although at one time the per capita income of Bangladesh was much lower than that of India but in the past years the per capita income of Bangladesh was higher than that of India. We were once a very prosperous nation. So we definitely have the potential to go back to that position. And another thing in this present world there are many alternatives. If India is hostile towards us, we will find our alternative.

[@curio78]

@@goku5323 Listen kid ... what you talk is called delusional without the understanding of what really was going on with Bangladesh. This is economics 101, so pay attention so that you can learn. You said per capita growth in Bangladesh from below India to reaching India in 10-15 years. While India was already growing at a fast steady pace. Good you know that, but you did not understand what Hasina had to do to achieve that, if you had known would you have done what you did!!!. clearly you only know how to read the number.... not understand it. Almost entirety of that growth per capita came from 1 source, that is garments that forms 80% of the export earnings. Now tell me how much of the raw materials does Bangladesh import for that? almost most of it is imported from majorly 2 countries. India/China. Now why would india export raw material to Bangladesh if India has its own garment industry? You talk big about alternatives without knowing the world economy and what drives it. We are on the cusp of such a sea change that these cheap manufacturing is about to go kaput in 10 years. Your bravado in the face of it is fascinating

[@curio78]

@@goku5323 you fail to understand basic economics. why countries try to be as big as possible. exceptions are very few and for very specific reason. Japan(not small if you really start counting ezz) is the only exception but for a reason. EU formed eurozone for a reason. all this bravado is silly at best when you donot even understand what was behind you percapita rise.. then again if you did you would not have carried out tge coup you did.

[@sharmindolon4313]

New Bangladesh is gonna be reformed by Dr.Muhammad Yunus sir.But at the same time Conspiracy still going on for making Bangladesh and Interim Government unstable😢

[@augustaj3952]

Thank you. A historic overview of Bangladesh was very much needed☆

[@rathersane]

Is Bangladesh entering a new era of freedom, or a period of profound political uncertainty? Yes.

[@cassandra-v4y]

none of them

[@Sisyphus.p]

As a Bangladeshi i laughed at your comment

[@madhukarmurthi9064]

freedom to be islamic fundamentalists...you deserve the future you will have....watch how things pan out

[@runajain5773]

​@@madhukarmurthi9064yep because their atitude toward india not very neutral toward india that party have same hatred toward india just like pakistan also they also use propaganda to spread to india when flood spread they say india are the one who open dam into bangladesh yep I do not have hope relationship between indo bangladesh will be good or bad or worse even interm government was secular put up by military in the end there will new election come awami leagues party already infamous so people will not vote only two major which both party are anti india As any bangladeshi seeing my comments first I have to say I am not supporter bjp I do not bengladeshi people and their I just want normal relation with india bangladesh I just show concern not conspiracy toward situation

[@cyancat8633]

​@@Sisyphus.p some might call it politcal freedom if you will

[@nic1493ok]

I'm very satisfied with the news having good interpretation, thanks a lot.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thank you!

[@y2k42y2k42]

There is a lot of information you missed out of this video East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh was the richest part of the East & West Pakistan. Majority of the income of the new nation came from East Pakistan. Islamabad which is now the capital of Pakistan was built from the income of East Pakistan (Bangladesh) while all the income was being funnelled from East to West ,that's how the Awami league came to be founded, who actually won the election of the two states but the West Pakistani refused to except the election results which resulted into the uprising to 1971 war of independence. Bangladesh pre British rule was that of all major Europe GDP, Bangladesh was the place where luxury apparels and goods where made.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks. I know I had to miss out a lot. It is a huge subject. The trouble is that the more information you put in to a video, the more confusing it becomes for someone who doesn’t know about the history of a subject. I was already worried that it was getting too complex anyway. (I didn’t mention the Ershad period for that reason.) But hopefully it provided a good outline for viewers who might be entirely new to the topic.

[@cenazivota5840]

@@JamesKerLindsay The omission of Ershad and subsequent presentation of 2 parties is a bit dubious. As there are basically 4 main strong and established political movements in Bangladesh: Awami, BNP, Jatiya Party (Ershad's widow Rowshan) and Jamaat-e-Islami (underground). IMHO we might very easy see shift of power from one of the dominant ones to one of these two in the shadows. Founding a new project will be very difficult and they have well-organised structure and are not discredited by past decades of rule (keeping status quo and return of the two major parties seems unlikely given how much they discredited themselves when in power). Ershad seems as lesser evil of these two main alternatives. Of course I would wish for some Yunus or student mass movement, but it seems very unlikely to me - trying to be realistic and pragmatic here.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks. I see your point. But again, it was meant to be a brief summary for viewers completely new to a subject. Hopefully, it gave a broad overview of the situation, and how Bangladesh got to where it is. As I always say, I hope that anyone who wants to learn more can then go off and read up on the situation in more detail.

[@cenazivota5840]

@@JamesKerLindsay I understand, it is difficult to sum up things in 10 minutes. Thanks for reply and good luck with next videos. It is amazing, how wide range of subjects you cover.

[@nagappann7404]

Prof Yunus has now played into the hands of Islamists. There is no turning back unfortunately. Pakistan 2.0 in the works and India has become the scapegoat. It won’t be easy to drum in some sense into people who have been whipped up into a frenzy.

[@tasnimsultana6207]

You covered everything about Bangladesh.. A good video 😊

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thank you so much! There was a lot to try to fit in. But hopefully it clines viewers a general understanding of the situation.

[@housestark8419]

There were minority attacks on Hindu's but those were not because of Islami sentiment in Bangladesh. The Hindu community in Bangladesh are mostly supporter of Hasina and her party Awami League. The attacks were rather political than religious. Much more Muslim families were also got attacked at the similar time.

[@faisalhabib1472]

We put our faith in Dr Younus. I wish and believe he will fullfill his duty as the chief of interim govt. Finally democracy will be stabilised in this Land.❤

[@curiouscynic4357]

This is not so simple when hugely intolerant islamist have a big say. Yunus is air dropped by the master of all known as US of A! Hasina's resistance to surrender to the agents of the master carries a huge price. Thr loves of clueless innocent majority hardly matter for these forces.

[@alfazuddinrafiyan3007]

Take love from us (Bangladesh)❤️❤️

[@aisonnet]

We have complete support and hope From Dr. Younus

[@smsahed4578]

Sir now we are free from a autocratic era...we trust on Dr Yunus.... Thanks you

[@irneaa]

Is he a saint? why would you trust him blindly?

[@rijvyakaran]

@@irneaa He is an student killer and the mastermind of a mod coup in Bangladesh on 5th August.

[@shamsrafen5816]

@@irneaa why wouldn’t we? He's chosen by the people of Bangladesh after 16years of fascism

[@shamsrafen5816]

@@rijvyakaran you call the ousting of a autocratic fascist regime a Coup? Are you one of those who pulled the trigger on unarmed civilians on plain camera sights? All these proof of violence and theft caused by the sheikh family and BAL and still it goes over your head! Must be shameful to have that kind of life

[@shahriardastgir9716]

@@shamsrafen5816who chose him?? Show some evidence of an election

[@ABRAR-q3f]

Bangladesh🇧🇩 is a riverine country. Our beloved Bangladesh is full of green natural beauty.

[@jaforalmurad]

We trust in Dr Muhammad Yunus❤️

[@cassandra-v4y]

we do not

[@hasibulhasan958]

​@@cassandra-v4y Then you can leave Bangladesh and go to Hasina's country India.

[@JamilAhmed-md8mf]

@@jaforalmurad Yunus is a banker with no experience in public administration. On top of that his cabinet has no experience and includes 27 year olds who havnt even had a job. We are doomed

[@swarupbhc]

American puppet.

[@azmainyousuf5172]

Dr Yunus is a man of tremendous conviction and is the best man to lead Bangladesh currently

[@carlosportalrodriguez7438]

Any country: James Ker-Lindsay: This country has a long and fascinating history

[@janetmontgomery-r6j]

I have several dear Bangladeshi friends who I have continously worked with in the charity and community in my home town in UK for over 20 years. And many years ago, mohammed yunis and his work was one of the inspirations in a neighbourhood group I helped lead to build a new community centre in an area of high deprivation and disadvantage and bme population. But since those years people I know seem not impressed by my yunis any more. Their families are involved in carrying out charitable works and community representations in Bangladesh and many have had to flee since the recent riots as their homes have been destroyed. Looted etc. I do so hope all works out for good in Bangladesh and for the people. There are so many doing Al they can to help each other which is and always has been their priority in Bangladesh and in UK and our my home town.. I hope and pray for peace and goodness to all. Thank you for this item

[@alfazuddinrafiyan3007]

@@janetmontgomery-r6j thanks for your support to our community ❤️❤️

[@mohammadfarooqshah3796]

As a Kashmiri I request Our Bangladesh brothers not to follow Pakistani road of religious narrow mindedness. Gen. Zia destroyed Pakistan. Minority Hindu population should be respected as they are source of progress and healthy competition.

[@advaestheticlaw]

@@mohammadfarooqshah3796 Nothing of that sort is happening in Bangladesh. Don't get brainwashed by corrupt media spreading fake news. Bangladesh is a much better place for minorities than India.

[@curio78]

Your wish may be misplaced. The signs are just not looking good. To openly destroy and erase all symbols of the history of how Bangladesh was formed, tells you the machination of erasing the culture and replacing with pure Islam is already on its way. Hasina is too old to make a come back even if the people realize they may have made a mistake. There simply is nothing to pull back the balance in Bangladesh. Yunus is well above 80, so even if he is well intentioned "Big IF", he won't be around long enough to see through the changes. And the rest? you think students have any power over BNP / Jamat.

[@Hasinapalayna]

​​@@curio78 that's our primary concern, Jamaat and BNP may not be autocrats, but the leaders of them are similarly corrupt, Awami leagues leader dominated us, but BNP are mellow in comparison but they will loot a lot of money under our noses. We need more educated and Bangladesh loving representatives, who will be in power to develop Bangladesh, not keep buying property in aboard.

[@asfiraihan2073]

Hindu-appeasing was one of the trademark of Fascist Hasina.

[@WhiteMustang-pk4uh]

@@mohammadfarooqshah3796 stop saying absurd without knowing any thing

[@jesusofnazareth3507]

We love Dr. Yunus ❤

[@User-4fbs-g6j]

Why? Is he doing any better? People are starving. Country is burning.

[@jesusofnazareth3507]

@@User-4fbs-g6j no, we are better now

[@User-4fbs-g6j]

@@jesusofnazareth3507 How?

[@adamski-l5w]

Grameen Bank was a hell of an achievement. I do wish M Yunus and Bangladesh as a whole all the best. They’re in a tough spot. Thank you for the video James. This is such populous country and has real challenges in its statehood the whole world needs to be aware and act to work with Bangladesh to help.

[@criticaldimension1615]

Running a country is very different from running a Bank...😂

[@adamski-l5w]

@@criticaldimension1615 of course it is. Nothing to laugh about. They are in a very difficult situation. Getting good governance - transparent governance is going to be vital.

[@okman9684]

What is the interest rate of Grameen bank? From the look of it it should be below 5% otherwise its not a bank for the poor

[@Trilok_world]

@@okman9684 15% to 20%

[@nabilalhami1681]

Well, you kept your word, Mr James. Here's to a bright future.

[@varioustypesofentertainmen6694]

"Dr. Muhammad Yunus has profoundly transformed the world through his visionary work in social business and microfinance. His leadership has empowered millions, showing that entrepreneurship and compassion can address poverty and build a sustainable future. His 3ZERO idea-aiming for zero carbon emissions, zero poverty, and zero unemployment-is crucial for tackling upcoming global challenges. Despite facing significant obstacles, including criminal elements and adversarial neighbors, Yunus remains committed to strengthening Bangladesh. I urge the international community to support Professor Yunus as he works tirelessly to create a better world.

[@TanjilRahman-nu8xv]

1000+ People die .🇧🇩 Dictator Hasina Killed insusant People😭😭😭 Shut down Internet. Cross fire People. Police open fire on Insusant People. Public administration media also participate this Genocide😢

[@iamvengeance7159]

A new era of Sharia Law is gaining ground in Bangladesh

[@rajasingammuthusamy959]

Bangladesh fighting its own shadow.

[@sadianaheen7270]

Couple thing to note: 1. BNP is not and never had been an Islamist party. They never claimed any religious views either way. They are mostly a political party of businessman. The most popular Islamist political party is Jamaat-e-Islam, which is older than Awami league, and has a very controversial role in our independence war in 1971. 2. There are a few misinformation about the recent protests. Please see Al-Jajeera's news, they are authentic from the feild. The student wing, and few other wings of Awami League, the ruling party, has open fired on the students and people. A lot of people had died from sniper shots, bullets were fired from helicopters, to kill people on the roof tops. Children as young as 3 year olds have died, not from stray bullets, but direct shots. People died in their bedrooms from sniper shots. These infuriated people and the attacks that are being publicised as "attacks on minorities" are mostly debunked. Some hindu residences got attacked, because of their involvement with Awami League, not of religion. And, some attacks were staged. There were some genuine attacks happened in the aftermath of a revolution, but they are few and far betwen. Hope you'll find the right information. There are a lot of propaganda going on.

[@durzoivlogs24]

I fully agree with this statement. The information that you give is true.

[@curiouscynic4357]

Sadly, the BNP is in the pockets of extremist groups, making it difficult to view it as a progressive force. Attacking Hindus because they support Awami league proves how savage the intolerance is. Hardly democratic or progressive!

[@shantanusapru]

“Every revolution evaporates and leaves behind only the slime of a new bureaucracy” -- Franz Kafka

[@steadyboolin8154]

We love to see it. 🇧🇩

[@Legend1368]

Would love another Cyprus/TRNC video

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks. I will see what I can do. In the meantime, I’ll probably be doing another Turkey one next week. Some interesting things happening.

[@bilic8094]

That would be a pretty cool video.

[@arajananbittapu8204]

He is another Rahul Ghandhi of Bangladesh

[@Praveen-zi7fn]

😂😂😂

[@servantofthemighty4012]

@@Praveen-zi7fn Cry me A Lake

[@kamrulhasan3468]

How closely have you been following the politics of Bangladesh? How much do you know about him?

[@mahbubakhanmahi3898]

😂😂😂

[@tapaschatterjee7993]

You mean Rahul Khan😂

[@FairyCRat]

One thing that breaks my heart about the Bangladeshi government is the way they handled the Rohingya genocide. They've been preventing the refugees from integrating into Bengali society, which is a real shame since they are culturally very close.

[@MahmudHasan-me9qe]

Man did you even watch the video properly?we have a population larger than Russia how do you expect us to let 10M+ Refugees integret.We are already a overpopulated country and our birth rate is also very high unlike japan,korea and the nordic gang and also we only have one big labour intensive industry, textiles,so we Won't even be able to provide jobs to them and stem jobs are very scarce many educated young men and women are unemployed. So please do not say something of this megnitude without knowing proper context,Thank you🙏

[@FairyCRat]

​@@MahmudHasan-me9qeThat's understandable, but they're far from 10 million.

[@y.u.so.]

Inshallah, Bangladesh will join Pakistan and establish the much waited Islamic Ummah ❤ A place where every Muslim in the world can take refugee and live happily ❤

[@JamesKerLindsay]

You will want to watch my video this coming Friday.

[@ayanupadhaya944]

Bangladesh is currently going through a difficult time. Minorities are being attacked, and the present government and administration have failed to provide them with adequate security. Several Awami League ministers were also attacked after the fall of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Mobs have targeted national and government properties, destroying statues and monuments related to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The country is heading towards bankruptcy, with an overwhelming amount of debt. Bangladesh urgently needs to pay $650 million to Russia for the nuclear power plant project. Additionally, Indian Adani Power is demanding $800 million from Bangladesh as overdue payment for electricity. Meanwhile, student political groups, known as somoynoykari, are acting with undue influence, pressuring officials to resign from their positions, including teachers and doctors. Recently, a boy was killed by an Islamic mob for allegedly insulting the Prophet, and this happened while the police and military stood by, witnessing the incident. The situation is becoming increasingly dire, and there are concerns that the country might descend into a Taliban-like state.

[@ornament_of_throne12346]

What you wrote here, is another Wednesday in India. Thanks

[@Cpp_For_Life]

Rendian propaganda 😂😂😂

[@ayanupadhaya944]

@@Cpp_For_Life I am from Bangladeh

[@aryanridwan174]

@@ayanupadhaya944 haha 😂

[@jahangirahmed2634]

Tnx I'm watching from UK 🇬🇧 British Bangladeshi

[@kumarkx]

I just want to say I felt extremely good when you said "thanks". That is how much some of us respect western people and wants validation. Again an apology for disliking West. It's just our country was in the right direction before West severely criticised Hasina's government (which was deserved but not wise to do) and ultimately her demise even when original student demands were met.

[@iqbaluddin]

We know above all the points.

[@LegaliseFinland]

Nice thumbnail

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Haha! Thanks. Which one? I'm testing three. :-) (KZbin has this new feature that allows simulataneous split testing!)

[@LegaliseFinland]

@@JamesKerLindsay The woman holding up a peace sign✌️ with "Gen Z Revolt?" in the corner. Very captivating.

[@JamesKerLindsay]

@@LegaliseFinland Thanks. Yes, the image immediately caught my eye as well. It says so many things. Let’s see how it does. (Curiously, thumbnails with women tend to do rather badly. This explains why most have male faces)

[@ericflyingraccoon923]

I can see the “Bangladesh’s New Hope” thumbnail with Yunus on the right.

[@tritiyo_noyon]

Very theoretical analysis my man

[@mohammadalamgir7055]

We trust Dr. Muhammad Yunus

[@amaduck2132]

@@mohammadalamgir7055 you trust an American puppet ?

[@sabinag5151]

Do u know him personally ? and who is we ? are u speaking on behalf of me as well ? Is that the memo u got from him ? Make sure he pays u :)

[@mohammadalamgir7055]

@@sabinag5151 You maybe daughter of Dictator Hasina but we are the general people of Bangladesh

[@amaduck2132]

@@mohammadalamgir7055 you may hold grudges against hasina. But don't outright believe someone who you don't know. Yall did this same mistake once before

[@danwylie-sears1134]

No mention of the 1970 hurricane?

[@everythinghere7617]

Thank you sir ❤

[@mladenmatosevic4591]

So many revoltions went wrong in last 20 years that I became very cautious of all revolutiona. Two days hings are very certain: going hard anti-India will not vbe vey good for economic development and Europe will not be very welcoming to potential huge migrant wave.

[@Raseef38801]

I'm a Bangladeshi migrant in Europe (I work as a specialist doctor in the UK's National Health System). Almost all Bangladeshi migrants enter Europe legally and usually with a high skill set.

[@chillpurr275]

Thank you Prof!

[@nhrahat188]

Ziaur Rahman emerged from 3rd coup of 1975. Second coup of 3rd November put Ziaur Rahman, then Chief of Staff of Army under house arrest. On 7th November, there war third coup which put Ziaur Rahman in centre.

[@ОльгаЄвтушевська]

In most cases revolutions make situation only worse.

[@arif6009]

#saveBangladeshfromGodiMedia

[@adityakumarranjan4429]

We'll see within an year where will ur country move towards under the so called leader Yusuf.

[@VTh-f5x]

Too optimistic.😂😂😂

[@Cryptic_Chai]

Bangaldesh on path of Pakistan.

[@Cpp_For_Life]

​we are fine@@Cryptic_Chai

[@Cpp_For_Life]

​@@Cryptic_ChaiAT LEAST we don't have a illiterate leader like Modi 😂😂😂

[@sumeettanwar1608]

#saveBangladeshindus

[@Darkknight-st5md]

#sanction_india #india_out

[@Trials_By_Errors]

​@@Darkknight-st5md Sanctioning your biggest trade partner is not a good Idea. But Go ahead.

[@Nope.nope15252]

#SaveManipur #SaveIndianWomen #SafeIndianMuslims #ModiButcherOfGujrat #MakePublicBBCModiDocumentary #HINDUSareSAFEinBANGLADESH #StopIndianFakeNews

[@clover3569]

@@sumeettanwar1608 #saveindianmuslims #allowbeef

[@AHussen-wc4dj]

@@sumeettanwar1608 stop propaganda of Hindu's people. Yoy are big liar and promoted by dictator.

[@thedecadecalled90s64]

😱 Why does America welcome interim govt in Bangladesh? 🇧🇩🇺🇸The US State Dept Spokesperson issued a statement declaring, “we welcome the interim government,” in which controversial Muhammad Yunus is No.1 candidate for 'senior advisor'. ❗️The military coup in Bangladesh has all the hallmarks of a coup orchestrated by the CIA: 🇵🇰Pakistan's ISI assisted in providing Islamists the street power through its religious proxies. ☠️ What's more, by instigating the coup in BD, Washington can block the chain of influence of China’s economic expansion, while at the same time, target Indian security from Kashmir (Pakistan-funded militants) in the West and Bangladesh in the East.

[@lutfurious]

Hello, thank you for your amazing video, and it is note worthy to mention at 6:27 that he tried to create Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BAKSHAL) which was poised to be the only legal party allowed in the country in 1975, which my definition is authoritarian. These were not mere claims.

[@Skyadav11213]

If India can be divided on religious lines, and Pakistan and Bangladesh can emerge as separate nations, then why can't the 15 million minority population in Bangladesh have their own separate country? Now that Bangladeshi claims actual independence, can't the minorities living there raise their voice for freedom and self-determination?

[@ornament_of_throne12346]

For that they ought to have clear majority in a state, like Muslims have in kashmir and sikhs in Punjab , hence the track record of separatism movement in both the states . Hopefully you got it

[@cartoonfliix-we7ry]

India is spreading rumors in Bangladesh so that they can separate Hindu Muslims and using this opportunity they want to take over Bangladesh

[@The_Evil_Eye]

All my homies in chittagong like this comment. If you want an actual answer, then it is the degree to which you care about Balkanization. "Just give every nation a country" is an oversimplification of the real dynamics between politics and culture. This kind of thing isn't natural. It is a product of the 19th and 20th centuries' experiences with national identity.

[@nasninsila5840]

so does the Kashmir.❤

[@nasninsila5840]

We also want separate😊 countries for Seven sisters🎉

[@thennow6940]

Love from cox bazar , Bangladesh

[@jozephrogers]

The country's problems are far more complex in nature though the July Revolution has seemingly brought about a temporary change of the bearer of office the system is still in place, the stalwarts of both parties will not find it unacceptable to bring a change to structures in place and like you alluded to this is a way of having religious extremism into the politics which will ultimately lead to the contagious effect. here we are seeing too distinct ideologies of secularism and conservative. secularism either way both routes will continue to sponsor instability as on will attract religious fundamentalists to oppose and make the state ungovernable and conservatism will most likely erode democracy.

[@HasanAli-vp5lq]

Freedom For Palestine 🇵🇸❤️‍🔥🇧🇩

[@abelgomes2250]

The carcass is taken over by the hyenas and the vultures are hovering above.

[@badrulamin2161]

Bangladesh is getting played. People have become materialistic.

[@VTh-f5x]

It's extremely important for Countries like bangladesh to avoid big power politics. But they fell in the trap.

[@branscombeR]

Fascinating ... but scary at the same time. Plagued by dynasties of self-serving and corrupt politicians backed by military force, the vast majority of Bangladesh's burgeoning population face generations of hopeless poverty and exploitation ... and theirs is not the only failing state in the world riven by political factions and religious persecution. R (Australia)

[@moshinmilon7675]

Thanks sir.

[@krishnanunnimadathil8142]

These revolutions tend to follow a pattern: 1. Civilian revolt over civic issues overthrows a government unwilling to use force. 2. Government gets replaced at first by well-meaning civilian leaders in the form of a coalition. At this stage, there is popular support for these leaders and their promises. 3. Attempts are made to forge a new constitution, with high-minded principles such as state secularism and full rights for women. 3. Few months down the line, the well-meaning civilian leaders get fed up and either resign or get bumped out by military leaders. 4. The military leaders overthrow the civilian leaders and start fighting over control of the country, usually under the guise of affirming law and order. 5. It is at this stage that military leaders often take the help from extremely radical paramilitaries which go to town on chosen minority populations with impunity in the name of quelling dissent (sending out a message, really). 6. The just-drafted constitution is thrown to the wind, to be replaced by a constitutional document which reinstates the most regressive policies in order to placate the worst elements of society which are politically useful. 7. Overall state order is thrown to the wind; and the only one that can restore order is a military man who steps in as President and leaves unfilled his future date of resignation. His rule is marked by unspeakable brutality and suppression of freedom; people put up with it in the name of stability and peace. 8. Inevitably, this will lead to economic hardships, setting up the next round of illegal immigration into Europe, North America and possibly India. Happy times! We have seen this above pattern of events, in much similar shape or form, in Egypt, Sudan, Tunisia, Syria, Burkina Faso (?) and Myanmar. This in the first three decades of the 21st century alone. Why should Bangladesh be any different? What is there to suggest Yunus is not just another Hamdok?

[@reazulzannah738]

>Government unwilling to use force Well, they used quite an excessive amount of force, and boy were they willing.

[@krishnanunnimadathil8142]

@@reazulzannah738 That is true only initially. We will not know for a while if this was a coup orchestrated by the army, since they were the ones who gave the civilian government the ultimatum. A frame-to-frame repeat of Egypt 2014.

[@shivanandashetty]

While Dr.Yunus projects secular and democratic values but the action at ground level is otherwise. The Jamaat Islami has major influence and is attacking Hindus and freeing Al Qaida terrorists who have started threatening to split India. This will lead to mistrust and conflict that will lead to uncertainty and country will become another Pakistan.

[@ornament_of_throne12346]

??? Shall I mention the incidents related to Hindu extremism in India ???

[@shivanandashetty]

@@ornament_of_throne12346 Please do if that helps Bangladesh to return back to normalcy and prevents it from becoming a failed state. India has a strong vibrant democracy in place which keeps the so called hindu terrorists in check. I have been in Dhaka on several occasion and I feel that majority of Bangladeshi are hardworking and want a decent life. The religious fundamentalist are snakes irrespective of religon and it will bite you some day and it would be too late then. Getting back to democracy should be the top priority.

[@tivo3720]

Minorities in Bangladesh can't pray when it's Namaz and azan time and remember this is happening under nobel prize winner yunus

[@Bluesky-ur5up]

Really ,I can see Hindu people doing puja at the time of azan of maghrib(after evening during the sun setting down) begins .

[@tivo3720]

@@Bluesky-ur5up why are you lying? Even the present Govt did press conference that hindus have to Stop puja activities, music in time of azan.

[@Bluesky-ur5up]

@@tivo3720 really ,so what is ur source, *trust me bro* Puja activities in temples begins at the same time azan of magrib starts

[@Bluesky-ur5up]

@@tivo3720 I never heard of such word by the interim government. They are polite to minorities.Yunus sir himself visited temples and talked with hindu leaders

[@tivo3720]

@@Bluesky-ur5up I'm Bengali, okay... You don't have to fool me.... It's all over the news in Bangladesh and also international. Like how Bangladesh Govt said to stop temples bell and music during namaz time... Even Hasina did it too... Is lying to others a basic criteria in ur cult

[@tahmeedaziz4726]

I hope you talk about the foreign policy issues bangladesh is dealing with as of now in regards to a supposed rift with india. In addition, I would love to get a geopolitical analysis on the tug of war Bangladesh seems to be in, in relation to China-US-India.

[@John-.-Smith]

Me too.

[@kalamuddin4253]

Country finished

[@duaontop1785]

Thanks for taking about these changes new steps of this country, Bangladesh is definitely entering in a new worldd soon🤍

[@thomasbootham2707]

Hi James I was wondering could you do a video on whether the USA, Canada and Mexico could form a North American union something like the eu or maybe even a federation do you think it would be possible?

[@ahtheh]

Al thought this video was informative but I didn't find any anything that I couldn't just read on Wikipedia. I understand not everyone is a Bangladesh expert in the west but "History of Everything" made some recent videos on Bangladesh which were much better in regards to both research and analysis.

[@WorldTravelerCooking]

The problem with revolution is that somebody has to pay for the necessities to make it happen (bullets if a violent uprising for example). For this reason they almost never lead to a decentralization of power, particularly economic power (which is the power over life itself). What you can get is a localization of power though.

[@JamilAhmed-md8mf]

This is pretty good for a western based outlet on events in Bangladesh. However what's missing is the fact that there very well may have been foreign involvement in the colour revolution.

[@User-4fbs-g6j]

Razakar Yunus regime is crumbling. Joy Bangla!

[@nolife1497]

save Bangladeshi Hindus

[@fazlulhaq3665]

This id is raw agent. When indian BSF killed Hindus that id was silent and when dictator Hasina killed people they are silent support hasina but suddenly Change dictator hasina now they are Hindu. This is factor.

[@shiponkhanam8169]

Fun fact:- Imagine Mexico annexing USA and becoming a world power overnight......... Same with the British, by the conquering Bengal and Exploiting it's vast resources, it has gone from regional power house to a Global Hyperpower ( Bengal accounted for 16%-27%(sources vary) world economy at that time )

[@NazmulHasan-dj5yb]

There was only old disorder and ruthless dictatorship. Fortunately it is over and the country is enroute to have law and order based upon democratic values. This newly achieved order is widely regarded as second independence. We are very hopeful that the future will be prosperous and fair.

[@lipingrahman6648]

How governments have Bangladeshi people have gone through now, I’ve lost count.

[@lvhao5105]

timely...

[@sirgg3847]

hasina is such an underrated dictator it amazes me,,how her cruelty was never highlighted in the west

[@sumeettanwar1608]

It's again saddam allover again, you guys simply don't understand what kind of monster usa Cia freed in Bangladesh. Islamist are already taking over. Already made judiciary resign and anyone non Muslim teacher or officer they could find. A Islamic purge of non Muslim is going on there and if nothing is done, future is not bright for Bangladesh like of Iraq.

[@prakashkr2214]

What r u taking about? Her inner circle was all sanction by the West.. They have been criticising her for ages.. Those countries who doesn't agree with the USA, within a short span a revolution occurs.. The US regards dictatorship and military rule in high regards as democratically elected person doesn't listen to USA.. USA destroys democracy all over the world Iran in 1970s , Most South American countries, Afghanistan in 1980s, Ukraine in 2014, Bangladesh in 2024 etc..

[@revolutionist2468]

Political unrest, communal oppression, attacks on different ideologies are going on in Bangladesh today. The situation may get worse in the coming days.

[@RxnClash]

Says who? Indian media? known for spreading false news? Just look at their Manipur! they are the biggest of hypocrites.

[@louisgiokas2206]

What is intrinsically wrong with two party politics? The US has had that since the beginning. That is about 250 years. The UK has had, for some time, two parties that tend to rule. Of course, there are other parties, such as the Monter Raving Looney Party, but it is generally two main parties that control things. Also, I find it curious that you bring up climate change in relation to Bangladesh's flooding problems. I seem to remember that this is actually quite common historically. You might want to look into that.

[@Nothing-ez6mk]

because both of the leading political parites in Bangladesh are way too much corrupted, they dont even choose proper leader to lead the parties, its totally family business thing, if you are the current leader then your son/daughter or a close relative will be the next leader of the party even if they dont have what it takes to lead a party. and people dont want BNP beacuse they will do the same thing Awamileague did for 15 years

[@Frog-2001]

The part that's wrong is you get a failing democracy. Democrats are busy with filling their agenda, republicans then come into and undoes the work democrats did and get busy filling up their own agenda. In a true democratic country you would have all the parties trying to work together on certain issues, for example on US working on healthcare and public transportation. But both parties have 180° views on those issues, in turn nothing ever gets done. But billions get wasted on shit like hyperloop or underground tunnel but the actual high speed train that everybody wanted gets put behind the backburner. Also corruption, both parties are just funded by billionares who wants the country to run in their own way, SBF managed to not get caught for so long because he paid off millions in "lobbying"(legal bribery) to US senators and nobody decided to audit or check FTX ever.

[@louisgiokas2206]

@@Nothing-ez6mk The corruption issue would probably be there even if there were many more parties, don't you think? It is a cultural thing.

[@Nothing-ez6mk]

@@louisgiokas2206 there will be courruption no matter what political system you choose but there must be a limit for a country to develop, Bangladesh need multiple strong political parties so that these parties can atleast opposse each others wrong decision. Bangladeshi political system has turned into something that if you are the head of the leading party then at some point you will start acting like dictator. theres an article in the constitution that you cant vote against your own parties decision or you wont be a memeber of the perliment anymore, as a result even if your party makes wrong decision you cant speak agains it

[@asikurakash6066]

Hello sir,watching from Dhaka capital region, Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Warmest greetings! I hope all is well. What do you make of the situation?

[@HasifMia-vq2fg]

❤❤

[@Praveen-zi7fn]

Once a leading economy to arachy...in such a short time...hope democracy and secularism is restored

[@godfreythesecond]

Leading economy? For the last few years we have been having constant power outages, rampant inflation, the normal person has been struggling to buy food meanwhile she lives in a palace, her goons are killing and looting the country and she is calling anyone who opposes her a traitor and kills them Building white elephant projects doesnt potray the growth of the economy

[@nazmussaqib9647]

YOU SHOULD SAY THIS MODIS BJP. BJP IS RADICAL HINDUTWAVADI EXTRIMIST PARTY WHO HAD DESTROYED SECULARISM

[@Savage_sakib]

We Love Dr. Yunos

[@tinashpia]

Save bd hindus. ❤

[@fazlulhaq3665]

Save Muslim in india. This id is raw agent.

[@Skyadav11213]

@@fazlulhaq3665 do your homework very well and indian Muslims are more happier than in your country.

[@Praveen-zi7fn]

​@@fazlulhaq3665hmmmm..u should also add Germany where mosques are closed and PPL are deported, UK where it is becoming normal, France where everything is banned, Poland etc..all non muslim nations..😂😂😂😂

[@Sakib-r9s]

Not Hindi Save indian puppet 😂

[@nazmussaqib9647]

SAVE INDIAN MUSLIMS

[@kalamuddin4253]

No one did better then shekh hasina, people are just ungreatfull thankless

[@NabeelaAllahditta]

🌟✨💫 please make a video on human rights and development

[@Skyadav11213]

It's not needed right now because there is an electoral environment in the USA. 😂

[@NabeelaAllahditta]

@@Skyadav11213 ye b h😂

[@roddychristodoulou9111]

It's hard to tell which period Bangladesh is entering , what is certain is people power is back in Bangladesh . I did though feel as if sheikh Hassina left too easily and without a fight , it may be the case that she also wants to see major changes in the country hence her fleeing . Social media has changed the mindset of the average Bengali especially as the vast majority of the population is made up of young people . The young people want to see positive change that will improve their standard of living , the Bangladesh economy has been growing impressively but the country still has this bugbear of endemic corruption . It's a shame that this country being on the cusp of advances in living standards has to take a backward step due to civil unrest . I just hope the new government takes all this on board and listens to it's citizens for a change .

[@advaestheticlaw]

Easily? Not at all...

[@reazulzannah738]

If anything, Hasina was asking the police and army to keep slaughtering the protestors until the last second. It was only when the army stepped down and refused to kill further, did Hasina feel convinced to flee.

[@kumarkx]

Since you mostly reply shorter comments, so here is the shorter version of my long comment. Don't you think West have some responsibility in our situation? As much as I like the philosophy of democracy, equality, freedom etc from West, it's also a fact that West looted Asia, Africa and Native Americans for 500 years. So, shouldn't West give United Nations some real power with money and military to intervene in situations like us (maybe like EU)?

[@JamesKerLindsay]

Thanks. I think the problem is that the West is damned if it does, and damned if it doesn’t. Certainly, colonialism has caused enormous damage. But it has now been mammy decades since that ended. Large amount of aid money has been given to many countries. And more can be done to help tackle specific areas, such as public administration reform. But don’t think effectively reintroducing colonialism would be the right answer.

[@kumarkx]

​​​@@JamesKerLindsayWest control 60% of world's money with just 23% of World's population. Do you also believe West is damned if they care about climate change by cutting their living standard (because that's the only effective way left now, it seems). Climate change will affect Dhaka the most and we contribute almost no carbon emission.

[@kumarkx]

​​​@@JamesKerLindsayOk, I am commenting a lot but I just want United Nations to have some real power, not that dumb USA government invading for their own good. We need to bring back law and order in the country but our army is no good, UN could have been useful if they had actual power.

[@nazmussaqib9647]

WE WILL SUPPORT PRO US BUT NOT PRO INDIA

[@kumarkx]

@@nazmussaqib9647 The important thing is USA has to support us too the way China and India did. Surely, If we were Mexico/Canada, USA would have supported us as we would be their neighbours but what makes us especial that USA will be close to us when there are other 200+ countries. The KZbinr is also from West and it seems he is probably not so enthusiastic about helping our situation. Western people are only good at pointing other's issues (or create them like climate change), not that much good at solving them.

[@abulhasanmia8531]

You have to know Ziur Rahman has reformed the democratic process & gives permission all political parties that Muzibur Rahman introduced only one Pary killing many opposition named BAKSHAL. You have also missed more than 1K people have been killed in 36 days of protest

[@nahinakbar3842]

He ain't gonna cover that. His content is pro hindutva

[@dewangdoye2927]

Zia ur Rahman links with pak was evident Hindutva is just used to oppose minorities in other neighbouring Countries but in India secularism is practised Minority population is on rise in India Minority Affairs Ministery overlooks Policy schemes incentives for Minorities Brainwashing against India is preached since decades BNP anti-India stance is because of their ties with Pak Minorityphobia is practised in East Bengal

[@bhupeshpatel-yw1db]

So the students decide who the government should be?

[@Cryptic_Chai]

Students ❌ US funded Extremists ✅

[@aryanridwan174]

Yes

[@Cryptic_Chai]

@@bhupeshpatel-yw1db students ❌ Paid Protestors ✅

[@avinashchaudhary8545]

Well as an india don't want to spread hate there's enough of hate , just hope a stable government which will work for their people a stable country with proper government is needed in south asia

[@VTh-f5x]

We all know that isn't going to happen. Indian agencies won't just up sticks and leave. Bangladesh is up for some real misery in this tug of war.

[@avinashchaudhary8545]

@@VTh-f5x why you guys always blame a bigger power aren't you living in Bangladesh and grow up of that mentality that India is only doing wrong things in Bangladesh there are tons of refugees from Bangladesh in india given shelter by indian government, still it's upto you guys still want to hate or having good relations and yeh there are many regions apart from Bangladesh in the world for indian agencies to look forward you are not the special don't want to give so much credit to bangladesh

[@benisboop]

What do you make of Hasina's claim that the protest was fomented and supported by the US in an attempt to remove her from power and secure a military facility at St. Martin's Island?

[@zakiowais6829]

As a Bangladeshi, there's a movement ongoing to portray post-august Bangladesh as a terrorist state. The people here are doing everything to help everyone, they don't want a religious divide. But there is a huge propaganda push from India trying to create one. The people are angry at Awami League and the attacks are targeted at those members. And those attacks were regurtitated as religious extremism.

[@Trials_By_Errors]

@@zakiowais6829 Al-Qaeda and ISIS member are released and became part of Government. Loan Shark Yunus can fool many people, he can't fool us, who knows the truth.

[@amaduck2132]

Okay, so how do you explain the gruesome murder of a 15 yo hindu boy just for criticizing another religion ?

[@arnab9288]

@@amaduck2132 The kid was not murdered, he is currently in hospital.

[@Praveen-zi7fn]

Temples are also awami league...kuch bhi..

[@Praveen-zi7fn]

​@@arnab9288he was lynched in front of police and army personnel.. announcement was made on mosques loud speaker that he is dead..later they said he is very critical but not dead..still no one knows his condition

[@Saba7a]

It is at many times always overlooked the Historical Fact that the PARTITION OF UNITED INDIA BEFORE 1947 WAS PURELY ON ISLAM RELIGION BASIS.. The irony was that the Muslims could NOT LIVE WITH THE INDIGENOUS HINDUS, HOWEVER AFTER PARTITION ON RELIGIOUS (ISLAM) BASIS, THE MUSLIMS POPULATION IN DEMOCRATIC INDIA HAS MORE MUSLIMS (in Population numbers) than both the Islamic countries I.e Islamic Pakistan and Islamic Bangladesh.

[@MrSaemisch]

Is it really a case of unilateral succession, since Pakistan ultimately recognized Bangladeshi independence, albeit a few years later and after a military defeat?

[@afifajahan9762]

❤🇧🇩❤

[@gulnewaz2906]

The previous Govt. Was not an elected govt. The three elections they conducted were 100% false and dummy! Also talk about the Indian hegemony in our politics. . The previous gove. Was serving India not Bangkadesh!!

[@japorto100]

Well now the new goverment is serving the US? Is that really any better?

[@Cryptic_Chai]

He wont understand. He studied from Madarsa. ​@@japorto100

[@mohammadtajrianhasan3725]

You didn't mention western and Indian influence in Bangladeshi politics. In 2006-08 political crisis which we call 1/11 was a plot by India and the west to give the power to the secular awami league. India kept supporting awami league but west stopped supporting AL because AL leaned towards China more and this broke the trust of the west in Hasina

[@User-4fbs-g6j]

"Students" destroyed Bangladesh. Minorities are being attacked. Muslim shrines are being destroyed. Industry is being destroyed. Unprecedented in Bangladeshi history. And ironically Sheikh Hasina is more popular than ever.

[@Bluesky-ur5up]

Who are provoking the the garment worker?

[@User-4fbs-g6j]

@@Bluesky-ur5up Empty stomachs and collapsing economy. This is just the start.

[@tivo3720]

@@User-4fbs-g6j what about our temples? Huh ??

[@User-4fbs-g6j]

@@tivo3720 I wrote there minorities are being attacked.

[@tivo3720]

We can't pray now in our temples...😢 They are restricting our prayers. How can a man even do this !!! We can't ring bells, drums in our temples.....bcz it's namaz time. Can you imagine the situation of minorities in Bangladesh.

[@redrose-gd8fu]

Go to India

[@Alpaslan694]

@@redrose-gd8fu then we will send all msulims to bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@tasin8717]

​@@Alpaslan694 also free Kashmir.