1. Which Path for BNP:

The political stage of Bangladesh today is like a theatrical platform, where the characters conceal their true identities and wear masks painted with foreign colors. Whose laughter lies behind those masks, whose conspiracy—it can only be understood when we look into the mirror of history. An analysis of Indian influence and BNP’s present politics makes it clear that the party’s voice resonates far more in the corridors of Delhi than in the alleyways of Dhaka.

2. Jacob Milton’s Satire:

The way the renowned YouTuber Jacob Milton has labeled BNP as the “Indian Nationalist Party” is not mere wordplay; rather, it is a metaphorical revelation of the spiral relationship between India’s intrigues inside Bangladesh and BNP’s political behavior.
In Milton’s satire, it becomes evident—BNP is essentially a silent envoy protecting Indian interests. As though the waves of the Ganges seek to engulf the currents of the Padma, and BNP stands as the bridge of that tide.

3. BNP of the Past: Politics of Anti-India:

During the period 2001 to 2006, BNP was a fierce critic of India.

They blamed the Awami League for the failure of the Teesta agreement.

They delivered harsh speeches protesting the killings of Bangladeshis by the BSF on the border.

On issues such as transit and electricity deals, they condemned “Indian expansionism.”

At that time, BNP presented itself to the people as “the only force to safeguard the sovereignty of Bangladesh.”

4. Harmony of Demands — The Current Unison:

But after 2024, the scene has changed. India’s interests and BNP’s political activities have become identical in many respects—

Just as India wants President “Chuppu” to remain in office, BNP wants the same.

Just as India does not want the army chief removed, BNP too remains silent.

Just as India opposes banning the Awami League, the 14-party alliance, and the Jatiya Party, BNP too plays along with that tune.

It is as though two different voices, but the melody is one; two different instruments, but the rhythm is the same.

5. The Shadow War of the Constitution:

On the question of retaining the 1972 Constitution or opposing the introduction of a new constitution—Awami League, India, and BNP seem to act on the same stage, performing the same play.
The audience is deceived only by different costumes, but the dialogue is the same—maintaining India’s dominance.

6. The Footsteps of Intelligence Agencies:

In 1975, Sheikh Hasina returned to the country after training with the Indian intelligence agency “RAW”—that history remains indelible to this day. She was like a pawn on India’s political chessboard; every move she made consolidated Indian interests.
Similarly, before the July 2024 mass uprising, BNP leader Salauddin Ahmed went to receive training from “RAW,” and returned home immediately after the uprising. The party flag is now in his hand, but at its root lies the shadow of India’s tricolor. Every decision of the party seems to be a translation from India’s memorandum.

7. The Concrete Form of India’s Influence:

On questions such as India’s market-oriented policy, water-sharing issues, border killings, or electricity imports, BNP is practically echoing the Awami League.
They pretend to protest, but in truth they choose diplomatic silence so as not to offend India.
As a result, the people think—BNP is no longer the crocodile of the Padma, but rather the pet fish of the Ganges.

8. In Metaphor, the Current Character of BNP:

They pretend to plant banyan trees on the soil of Bangladesh, but pull the roots across to the other side of the Jamuna.
The leadership of BNP recites dialogues written by India’s hand, as though the voice may be free, but the thought remains captive.

9. BNP under India’s Shadow:

Therefore, if BNP is renamed the “Indian Nationalist Party,” there is nothing surprising about it. This is not merely a satirical label, but a symbolic echo of reality.
The party which once pursued politics with anti-India slogans has now sought shelter under India’s shadow. BNP is now like that mirror, in which the face of Bangladesh is supposed to be reflected, but only the shadow of India can be seen.

10. Public Reaction:

This dramatic transformation of BNP has created different reactions among ordinary people—

Students think that BNP has abandoned politics of ideals and is simply looking for shortcuts to return to power.

Farmers ask why BNP remains silent when Bangladeshi farmers are killed by Indian BSF bullets at the border.

Expatriates say that instead of representing Bangladesh’s interests abroad, BNP tries to please India.

Urban middle-class voters are gradually losing trust—because they see that BNP and Awami League’s India policy is actually the same tune in a different form.

As a result, distrust towards BNP is growing. The leadership of the party today is as active in safeguarding Delhi’s interests as it is silent in standing beside the ordinary people of Bangladesh.