• ISBN13: 9788126941360
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: Politics and Current Affairs
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
• Publisher Imprint: Atlantic
• Publication Date: February 10, 2025
• Pages: 298
• Original Price: INR 895.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 510 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

In this compelling book titled Hasina, Yunus and The United States: The Power Struggle for Bangladesh, B. Z. Khasru uncovers the fierce political rivalry between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, culminating in Hasina's removal from office in 2024. Drawing on once-secret US diplomatic cables and extensive research, Khasru explains how the US shifted its support from Hasina to Yunus and how India's backing of Hasina influenced the outcome. The book also explores an earlier attempt by Bangladesh's military and Yunus to exile both Hasina and her rival, Khaleda Zia, and how Hasina fought back to regain power. Through a detailed account of this fifteen-year conflict, Khasru reveals the causes and consequences of this struggle, offering a rare glimpse into the political forces shaping Bangladesh.

B. Z. Khasru is an award-winning journalist and the author of Myths and Facts: Bangladesh Liberation War and The Bangladesh Military Coup and the CIA Link. Based in the US, he worked as managing editor of The Business Journal in New York for five years, financial editor for three years and reporter for two years. He also served as a reporter for The Journal News, a New York daily, for five years. Khasru earned a master's degree in Journalism from Northeastern University in Boston, where he also gained experience writing for a local weekly. His work focuses on uncovering untold stories of South Asia's history and politics.

• Introduction............................................ vii
• Author’s Note........................................ xv
• Background............................................. 1
• Military’s Political Retreat......... 2
• Why Hasina Hits Yunus............. 4
• Grameen Plans Alarm Hasina............... 7
• How Yunus Provoked Hasina...............13
• Mujib Murder Haunts Hasina.............. 15
• Hillary Clinton Backed Yunus.............. 16
• 1. Why the Military Took Over: Army Forged
• UN Letter?............................................ 21
• Diplomats Oppose Military Option....... 27
• Army Imposes One-Eleven.....................29
• 2. Secrets Behind One-Eleven: Hasina Wanted Army Rule.......................................... 35
• President Asserts His Role .............38
• Diplomats Engage in Politics........... 40
• Hasina Feared Election Defeat ................41
• Hasina OK with Coup....................... 43
• Zia Dismisses BNP Rebellion............. 45
• Ershad’s Exclusion Tipping Point......... 46
• New Election Preparations .................48
• Hasina Vows to Fight Exile.............. 49 3. Why Hasina Fights Yunus: Facts vs Fallacies............. 51
• Yunus Outlines Political Vision..........52
• Grameen Bank Background...............57
• Yunus No Stranger to Politics............ 62
• Hasina Acts against Yunus 64
• 4. Hasina’s War on America: What Made Her
• Bellicose..................................................................... 69
• Hasina Felt U.S. Betrayed Her 71
• Did U.S. Instigate the World Bank? 75
• Hillary to Yunus’ Rescue 78
• 5. Battle of Begums: Hasina vs Khaleda........................ 85
• Ladies’ ‘Musical Chairs’ Rule 87
• Hasina Faces Graft Charges 91
• AL-BNP Ideological Colors 95
• 6. Nobel-Winning Blunder: Why Yunus Quit Politics.... 99
• Yunus’ Problem with Politicians 102
• Norwegian Film Hits Yunus 107
• What Caused Yunus’ Downfall? 109
• 7. The King’s Men: Civil Society Fiasco......................... 115
• Misguided Civil Society Gang 116
• Chiefs in Tight Spot 118
• Moeen Blasts Corrupt Politicians 120
• Army Faces Public Ire 124
• Military Adopts Plan B 126
• Reform Plans Go Berserk 127
• Moeen Consolidates His Power 131
• Rumors of Change in the Air 132
• 8. Hasina, Khaleda, Tarique: How Corrupt are
• They?......................................................................... 137
• Graft Charges against Zia 141Hasina Faces Court Hearing 143
• Zia, Son took Bribe 145
• Zia Frets about Arrests 149
• 9. Madam’s Folly: BNP’s March to Misery.................... 153
• Move to Oust Khaleda 154
• Zia Accepts Exile Abroad 156
• BNP after Khaleda Zia 158
• Inept Loyalists Flanked Zia 160
• Threesome Complicates Matters 165
• Tarique Expects Prolonged Exile 168
• Behind BNP’s Election Debacle 171
• 10. Mishandling the Begums: Ladies Defeat Generals..... 175
• DGFI Pushes its Agenda 178
• Personality Clash Breeds Coup 180
• DGFI Faces U.S. Threat 182
• Riding the Delicate Tiger 184
• 11. Military in Disarray: What Went Wrong?.................. 195
• Summit with Hasina, Zia 197
• Advisers Want Hasina-Zia Deal 200
• Court Sends Mixed Signals 203
• Hasina Returns Home Triumphant 204
• December Polls Likely Scenario 205
• Army Expects Awami Victory 209
• Reformers Face Tough Times 210
• Hasina’s Loyal Kitchen Cabinet 212
• 12. Minus Two, Plus Two: Army Plots Safe Retreat........ 219
• India Wants Early Elections 222
• U.S. Wants Early Elections 224
• Moeen on Government Plans 226
• Minus Two, Plus Two 228