Cox’s Bazar — a peaceful coastal town in Bangladesh. But a recent secretive meeting held in this very town has reportedly changed the security dynamics of the entire region. According to reliable sources, the true agenda behind this meeting was to hand over Bangladesh’s sovereignty to a third foreign party, allegedly as part of a deal to extend Muhammad Yunus’s hold on power by selling out national interests to foreign forces.
On Wednesday (May 21), Tanharul Islam, Deputy Assistant Director of the Cox’s Bazar Fire Service, told the media that the U.S. Army and Air Force had arrived in Bangladesh to train fire service members. But was that really the reason?
Since Wednesday afternoon, videos have been circulating on social media suggesting something much more alarming. Contrary to the official version, the footage shows U.S. military personnel, Arakan Army leaders, and select Bangladeshi military representatives emerging from a tripartite meeting supervised by the Bangladesh Army.
Insider sources claim the real purpose of this visit—conducted under the guise of disaster management training—was to negotiate a backdoor deal to sell the country. The main agenda of this three-flag meeting was to establish a “strategic entry” for the Arakan Army into Bangladeshi territory and to propose a U.S. military base.
The meeting reportedly discussed:
Allowing the Arakan Army access through a “humanitarian corridor” in southeastern Bangladesh.
Ceding control over parts of the hill tracts and Rakhine border areas to this foreign militia.
Establishing a U.S. military base inside Bangladesh and in the Bay of Bengal, under the pretext of “ensuring security” for the operation.
The core objective of this meeting was clear: to undermine and sell off Bangladesh’s sovereignty.
This event has already stirred unrest within the military, especially following recent talk of a coup attempt against Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman and growing internal dissatisfaction.
A senior military officer currently serving in the UN peacekeeping mission stated:
“There’s now a clear division within the army. Some are prioritizing personal interests over the nation. One faction is pushing for selling off national assets to keep the army looking strong, another wants to prolong Dr. Yunus’s grip on power, while a third seeks political and geopolitical stability through a fair election. But, unfortunately, the faction supporting Yunus seems to be gaining more influence.”
He continued:
“They’re calling it ‘security assistance,’ but those of us on the ground can see it for what it is—a power grab. And certain army officers, along with members of the interim government, are complicit. Otherwise, why would a coup be attempted right after opposition to Dr. Yunus began? And if this isn’t about extending power, then why give away corridors and ports? Who benefits from this?”
The officer also referenced a recent remark by Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the Chief Adviser, who claimed they had received a “mandate through the uprising” to hand over ports and corridors. He questioned:
“If these actions harm the nation the most, how can they be justified as part of governance unless the real goal is power retention?”
Although the interim government has denied any such discussions, serious questions remain. What happens to Bangladesh’s sovereignty if this plan is carried out?
A geopolitical analyst told us:
“What’s happening in Cox’s Bazar isn’t just a secret meeting—it’s an attempt to destabilize the balance of power in South Asia. By using the Arakan Army as a pawn, the U.S. is being positioned to gain strategic access. Activating a Myanmar-based rebel group along Bangladesh’s border will create pressure on both domestic and international fronts. This isn’t just military maneuvering—it’s psychological warfare.”
“If the United States is directly or indirectly involved, it signals the birth of a new Cold War stage in the Bay of Bengal. Even if Bangladesh doesn’t want to be part of it, it is being involuntarily drawn in. And if any local groups are aiding this effort, it will go down in history as a suicidal betrayal of national security.”
“We still have time—but that time is quickly running out.”
This isn’t merely a military agreement. It is a covert strategy, where the people are being asked to prepare only for the consequences, not the process.
With the Arakan Army on one side, the U.S. military on the other, and internal collaborators in the middle, one haunting question remains:
“How and why is our future and security being bartered away in secret deals?”
