Bangladesh, Oct. 31 -- In a recent podcast interview, Maj (retd) Akhtaruzzaman, a veteran of the Bangladesh Army and now a BNP political figure, issued an extraordinary warning: that forces aligned with Pakistan and Turkey are covertly attempting to destabilize Bangladesh by promoting an armed revolution before the February national election. His remarks, both alarming and detailed, provide a rare inside view into the fears of growing geopolitical meddling in the countrys fragile political landscape.

While many of his claims await verification, they have already ignited intense debate among political observers, raising urgent questions about the intersection of domestic discontent, foreign influence, and the security of Bangladeshs democ...