New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The main reason for Sheikh Hasina resigning and leaving Bangladesh is cited authoritarian rule and muzzling free speech - something happening in many countries globally, including in democracies. But the collusion of foreign interest against her has not found much mention, save Hasina indicating a "white man" wanted to establish a base in Bangladesh. The "white man" was obviously playing a ruse because Pakistan kicked out the US base and China would never allow a US military base in Bangladesh, whichever the government.

The coup in Bangladesh was reportedly planned by a former US official meeting Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in the US after ISI operatives met Tariq Ahmad, former prime minister Khaleda Zia's son, i...