In a significant security concern for India, reports indicate that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, is planning to use Bangladesh as a base to incite unrest in India’s northeastern states. According to intelligence sources, terror training camps linked to the banned Assam militant group ULFA, which were shut down during the tenure of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are now being revived. These camps are allegedly being prepared to promote insurgency and destabilize Tripura, Assam, and Manipur.
Media reports suggest that Pakistan’s ISI is actively working to reopen these camps, using Bangladesh’s territory to train militants and fuel cross-border tensions. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to destabilize India’s northeast, an area historically sensitive to insurgent activities.
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power, has strongly condemned the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus, accusing it of turning Bangladesh into a hub of terrorism. She alleged that Yunus had dismantled anti-terror inquiry committees and allowed extremist elements to operate freely. “They are destroying Bangladesh,” Hasina declared, vowing to return and restore stability.
The security situation in Bangladesh appears to be deteriorating under the Yunus-led interim government. Police data shows a sharp increase in violent crimes such as murder, abduction, robbery, and theft, marking the highest crime rates in the past six years. Reports also indicate a surge in mugging and burglaries over the last few months, fueling concerns over law and order.
A criminology professor in Bangladesh questioned the government’s claim that security remains under control, stating, “Are these crimes, which are instilling fear among the public, truly a sign of stability?”
With ISI’s reported involvement in reviving terror networks near its eastern border, India’s security agencies are on high alert. The resurgence of ULFA-linked camps could pose a serious challenge to regional stability, prompting Indian authorities to closely monitor developments in Bangladesh and strengthen border security measures.
As tensions rise, India is expected to engage in diplomatic discussions with Bangladesh to ensure that its territory is not used as a launchpad for extremist activities. However, with Bangladesh’s current political uncertainty, concerns remain over how effectively the situation can be controlled.