Indian journalist Mayukh Ranjan from Republic Bangla has said that India’s biggest fear is Bangladesh turning into another East Pakistan. He stated that if Bangladesh can truly become free from Razakars and religious extremists, India will extend friendship again. He posted these remarks on Facebook on August 5 night, where he also praised Dhaka University students for their protest actions.
Praise for Dhaka University Students
Mayukh Ranjan appreciated the role of Dhaka University students in a recent exhibition against Razakars and Jamaat leaders.
His post said:
“সাবাশ ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়! জামাত প্রধান, রাজাকার, পূর্ব পাকিস্তান পুনরুদ্ধার কমিটির হোতা, মৌলবাদী গোতাদের ছবি আজ ৫ আগস্ট প্রদর্শনী থেকে টেনে খুলে দেওয়ার জন্য।”
Translation:
“Bravo Dhaka University! For pulling down the photos of Jamaat leaders, Razakars, and those who tried to bring back East Pakistan from the exhibition on August 5.”
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India’s Biggest Fear: Another East Pakistan
Mayukh warned that if Bangladesh turns into another East Pakistan, it will not only harm itself but also create regional instability.
He wrote:
“ভারতের সবচেয়ে বড় আতঙ্ক, নতুন বাংলাদেশ না পূর্ব পাকিস্তানে পরিণত হয়।”
Translation:
“India’s biggest fear is that the new Bangladesh might become East Pakistan again.”
India Will Support a Razakar-Free Bangladesh
Mayukh expressed that if Bangladesh successfully removes Razakars and extremists, India’s people will support it with open arms.
He stated:
“সত্যিকারের রাজাকার মুক্ত বাংলাদেশ যদি এই দামাল ছেলেমেয়েগুলো বানাতে সক্ষম হয়… ভারতের ১৪০ কোটি মানুষ দুহাত তুলে পুরনো বন্ধুকে সাহায্য করবে।”
Translation:
“If these brave boys and girls can truly build a Razakar-free Bangladesh… then 1.4 billion Indians will support their old friend with open arms.”
Fear of Global Terrorism If Extremism Grows
He warned that if extremist groups are allowed to grow in Bangladesh, it could become a safe haven for global terror networks.
“বাংলাদেশের মাটি রাজাকার, মৌলবাদী, জামাতিদের হেডকোর্টারে পরিণত হলে সেটা ব্যবহার করবে গ্লোবাল জ ঙ্গি গোষ্টীগুলি।”
Translation:
“If Bangladesh becomes the headquarters for Razakars, extremists, and Jamaatis, global terrorist groups will use it.”
Mayukh Ranjan: A Controversial but Popular Face
Though his tone is often loud and dramatic, Mayukh Ranjan remains a popular figure on social media. His shows feature political debates where many Bangladeshi politicians now participate, even though his past remarks about Bangladesh were widely criticized.
Source: TDC
