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The Indispensable Nexus: Why Bangladesh Remains Inextricably Bound to Sheikh Hasina and India

Rakibul IslamRakibul Islam
•December 2, 2024•6 min read
The Indispensable Nexus: Why Bangladesh Remains Inextricably Bound to Sheikh Hasina and India

Sheikh Hasina—the benevolent matron of humanity, a peerless global stateswoman who narrowly missed the Nobel laurel—represents the very essence of our civilizational ethos, while India serves as our nation’s existential soul. Devoid of this vital symbiosis, we are reduced to a profound ontological void, drifting through an arid landscape of despair.

We Bengalis are a people who, it seems, cannot survive a single moment without Sheikh Hasina and India. Hasina—the Mother of Humanity, the pinnacle of the world, whose Nobel Prize was only narrowly missed—is our way of life, and India is our soul. Without them, we are mere voids, an echoing desert. Let us, therefore, examine why Hasina and India are so indispensable to our existence.

1. Hasina Means Bangladesh; India Means the Motherland!

What would become of our country without Hasina? The nation would grind to a halt! And India? They are our Mother. To have them draw from our rivers, utilize our land, and occupy our ports—is this not the very manifesto of our survival? When it comes to a mother, if we do not provide, who will? It is a quintessential relationship of the great Giver and the Receiver.

2. Why the Need for Suffrage When Hasina Is Here?

What is the point of democracy? Democracy is, after all, merely a chaotic clamor through which the populace attempts to express its desires. But why should this "clamor" persist in our country while Hasina is at the helm? She knows what we want. She represents all our aspirations—she knows which party should receive how many votes and who deserves which seat. She casts the votes, counts them, and forms the government herself. Furthermore, the act of holding elections is nothing more than a waste of time and money. With EVMs, everything can be managed with ease. With such a leader, there is no need to be a voter. Imagine, can you find this level of service anywhere else?

3. India Saves Our Employment Sector!

No one wants our own talented youth in Bangladesh. They either yearn to flee abroad or languish in unemployment. Meanwhile, India sends their brightest to us. They work in our banks, our telecommunications, and even our fashion boutiques.

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Think, if the Indians had not come, what would have become of us? Every sector would have shut down. How could we have survived without them? We should be grateful that India works for us, preventing our total financial collapse.

4. Without Indian Power, an Enlightened Bangladesh Would Plunge into Darkness

Whether the electricity arrives or not, Indian power is our pride. We are content regardless of monthly bill hikes or load-shedding. We thrive on the power provided by India. If India were to cut the supply, charging our mobile phones would become impossible. In exchange, we must accept certain debts—where else would you find such a philanthropic neighbor?

5. Rivers Are Meant to Flow, That Is the Rule!

The Teesta water-sharing treaty remains unsigned to this day. Why? Because we are so magnanimous that India’s withholding of water causes us no harm. On the contrary, we have released the waters of the Feni River for them. There is no need to be irrational about water. We are a charitable nation; whatever India desires, we shall provide. It is our duty to stand by our neighbors in their hour of need. When their crops flourish, does it not bring peace to our own souls? If we did not provide the water, what would become of them? Their agriculture would cease! We should take pride in sacrificing our own water to save a neighbor.

6. Democracy Is Only What Hasina and the Indian Style Dictate

Hasina and India have together redefined democracy. Here, the franchise of the people is secondary; the will of the leader is the final word. The opposition? Their place is in prison. Protesters? Forced disappearance is the ultimate solution. And the "Hasina Model" of achieving "true" victory in elections using EVMs should be exported to the entire world. Under the Indian approach, democracy is a system of government devoid of protest or dissent—only narratives of development. And what is this development? Perhaps nothing more than flyovers and the Padma Bridge, while human rights remain at zero.

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7. Agreements Follow the Principle of "Give Much, Take Nothing"

Bangladesh-India agreements are characterized by one-sided affection and selfless giving. India uses our railways and our ports, often bypassing taxes—yet we remain silent, for we are generous. Interestingly, there is never a need for the public to be informed of these agreements. Hasina herself determines how our national resources are handed over to "friendly" India.

8. The Indian Embassy: Our "Ministry of Decisions"

Should you face a major decision, do not deliberate. Simply go to the Indian Embassy. That is where all matters are settled. India’s decision is our decision. Our politics, our diplomacy—it is all for their sake. Is a new project to be built? Its approval must come from them. They do not merely offer advice; they provide the entire roadmap. Consider how fortunate we are that the Indian Embassy is far more efficient than our own ministries.

9. Indian Television Provides Our "National Education"

If one wishes to understand Bangladeshi heritage and culture, look no further than your television screen—watch Indian soap operas. They have taught us how to stretch a twenty-hour story out of a single glass of water. These serials have instilled in us a new culture where nothing exists beyond familial strife, conspiracy, and tear-filled melodrama. If Indian channels were to be shut down, how would our families survive? For our future generations, these are invaluable.

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10. The Indian Military: Our "Parents"

Whenever we face a crisis, Hasina summons the Indian military. Our own armed forces, after all, are ostensibly idle. Even in the face of protests, we can rely on assistance from India. If the Indian military arrives to save us, it would be our greatest fortune.

Without Hasina and India, We Are Nothing!

In conclusion, it is abundantly clear: without Hasina and India, Bangladesh is nothing. We owe them our gratitude for everything they do. We live for them, we work for them, and we make sacrifices for them. May this unique, "friendly" relationship continue indefinitely. However, if you ever entertain the notion that we need to live independently, you are mistaken. Freedom is in its safest hands when held by Hasina and India. Therefore, pray that this relationship endures forever.

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Rakibul Islam

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