Next Ayatollah? Why Yunus is targeting Bangladesh Army

A silent political coup is reportedly unfolding in Bangladesh, with Muhammad Yunus at the center, allegedly aiming to consolidate authoritarian power modeled on Iran’s Supreme Leader system. By targeting the Army—the country’s last secular institution—through selective prosecutions and purges, Yunus’ regime, supported by Islamist networks like Jamaat-e-Islami, foreign intelligence ties, and radical ideologues, seeks to weaken institutional resistance. Large-scale recruitment and commando training programs are reportedly underway, with some operatives being trained abroad. Framed as revolutionary legitimacy following the July 2024 unrest, these moves threaten Bangladesh’s democratic framework, raising fears of extra-constitutional rule, institutional degradation, and an emerging theocratic-style autocracy.