The recent actions of the United States is nothing new.
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| [Hatirjheel, Dhaka, Bangladesh] |
The United States has blamed the "blockade" or "blacklist" on major human rights violations, which the Bangladesh government has consistently rejected. The government claims that complaints of human rights breaches are propaganda spread by civic organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). They lied to the US government by providing contradicting facts.
Disappearances and crossfire killings are examples of human rights violations. No one from the government's highest levels was reported missing. They've gone into hiding. There is also no such thing as 'crossfire.' Members in the law enforcement community opened fire in self-defense. Today, the wave of protectionist sentiment is raging everywhere you turn. As a result, both sides were shelled. Some people were killed in it. According to the official statement, individuals who died are suspected of theft, robbery, snatching, and murder in a variety of crimes. What is the problem if the accused dies if the meaning of the word remains the same? Another claim is that this occurs in all countries.
Even in the United States, many 'criminals' are caught and shot by the police. Human rights are also violated there. So why do they give us all in a big way?
There's another issue to consider. Obtaining a US visa is like to obtaining the moon in the sky. The topic of why you desire to visit the United States may emerge. There may be some enigma here. The media occasionally provides us with exciting facts concerning money laundering. On the one hand, there is a call for zero tolerance for corruption; on the other hand, the quantity of money laundered overseas grows year after year. So, what happens to all of that money? There is some benefit to putting money in a foreign bank. Many individuals believe that keeping money in the country's banks is risky. There is a risk of losing everything if the red light is on.
Second, there are numerous properties in other countries. There are several of their spouses and children that reside there. The automobile is in motion. Some people research. When it comes to traveling overseas, everyone's first option is the United States. When you arrive, the door to luck will open. Those who are regarded as 'prominent' in the country believe that the country has devolved into hell. Opportunity and time to leave the nation and dwell elsewhere. They're doing it ahead of time. Bangladesh will be their'second home' after they have seen it.
Bureaucrats, politicians, and businesses are all united in their desire to sell youngsters for the sake of studying overseas. There is no distinction between right and left here. Some of them obtain merit-based scholarships, while others go for 'father's money,' and if you ask if that money is halal or not, the cat in the bag will come out.
Return to the subject of human rights breaches. When a political party is in power, it believes it is doing the right thing. Opponents claim that human rights violations have occurred. When Ganesha is deposed, the opposition establishes the government, and the ruling party joins the opposition, they sing the reverse song. For the past 50 years, the same scenario has played out. When government troops are granted impunity, they are alone authorized to commit human rights crimes. It all started with the National Guard being granted immunity. Many years ago, a newspaper headline almost caught my eye: 'That tradition continues.' As a result, the provision of immunity did not come to an end.
The recent actions of the United States is nothing new. Some Myanmar generals have been barred from entering the United States. This approach toward Myanmar may be detrimental to the junta there. However, we should be glad to impose severe consequences on them for grave human rights breaches in Rakhine State. Isn't that right?
Every year, the United States State Department issues a report. In the framework of Bangladesh, there is a context of human rights breaches. We are aware that it has been publicized in our media. But government ministers had just one response: "We reject this report." The problems of the majority are overlooked in this culture of 'denial culture' or denial. The people of the country and the international community are fed up with the inclination to clean up instead of hold individuals accountable.
Twelve major human rights organizations have urged the UN Secretary-General not to admit RAB-police officers into UN peacekeeping forces across the world. Such charges are met with skepticism at the United Nations. According to our information minister, all but two of these entities have no parents. However, if even a standard organization files a complaint, the UN will take it into account. What remains to be seen is where the answer will wind up.
Bangladesh is a major contributor to UN peacekeeping deployments. General Moin U Ahmed informed me in an interview with One-Eleven that if a soldier could go on a mission and stay for two years, the amount of money he could make and save would be greater than his career wages. When he went home, he utilized the money to build a house, acquire property, and provide for his family. Many people will suffer if that process is impeded by sanctions. Everyone anticipates that anything like this will not occur. The charges against him must be probed rather than'rejected.'
The only thing I can say to individuals whose visas have been canceled or who are concerned about their future is that there is nothing to be concerned about when visiting the United States! Bangladesh will be a gold-producing country. Stay here and serve your nation.
Mohiuddin Ahmed is a Bangladeshi writer and researcher
