Yunus's Radical Alliance: Is Bangladesh's Future at Stake?

• Bangladesh's interim government under Mohammad Yunus, since August 2024, has seen a rise in radical Islamist influence, contradicting his liberal image.
• Violence surged on December 18 after activist Sharif Osman Hadi's death, leading to attacks on media, cultural centers, and the brutal lynching of Hindu worker Dipu Chandra Das.
• Hadi's killing is seen as a deliberate ploy, allegedly backed by the Yunus administration, to create chaos and ignite anti-India sentiments ahead of elections.
• Yunus lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, allowing it to gain power and influence, and is accused of delaying elections to benefit Jamaat over the BNP.
• The article suggests Yunus is aligning with radical Islamists like Jamaat to maintain his political relevance, believing they would need his "liberal face" for Western engagement.

Why It Matters: Yunus is risking Bangladesh's future by aligning with radical Islamists for personal power and relevance.