Bangladesh in Crisis: The F-7 Plane Crash, China’s Grip, and Yunus’s Dangerous Love Affair with China
On a tragic day that shook the nation, a Chinese-made F-7 fighter jet of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed in the heart of Dhaka, claiming over 300 lives—many of them innocent civilians and students. The horrifying incident not only exposed the fragile state of Bangladesh’s military aviation infrastructure but also unearthed deeper geopolitical entanglements that now dominate the country's policies and decisions.
🔥 The Crash That Could Have Been Prevented
The F-7 jet, a decades-old Chinese combat aircraft modeled after the Soviet MiG-21, has long been criticized globally for its outdated technology and poor safety record. Despite known issues, it continued to fly in Bangladesh’s airspace—near populated areas and educational institutions. Why?
That question leads us to a much more complex reality—Bangladesh’s overdependence on China, and the shadowy figures who have facilitated this one-sided loyalty.
🧧 Yunus and the China Obsession
At the center of this growing Chinese grip over Bangladesh is Muhammad Yunus, a man once hailed for microfinance innovation, but now widely seen as Beijing’s unofficial ambassador in Dhaka.
Yunus’s actions and alliances over the past decade have shown a worrying trend—pushing Chinese contracts, Chinese surveillance tech, Chinese infrastructure loans, and Chinese propaganda—while simultaneously discarding Bangladesh’s historical ties with democratic nations like Japan, India, the USA, and European countries.
He has repeatedly dismissed the abilities of local engineers and medical professionals, claiming that only China can offer "real solutions" to Bangladesh’s development challenges. This narrative has not only demoralized national talent but also turned Bangladesh into a dumping ground for obsolete Chinese products—like the very F-7 that crashed.
🇨🇳 The Chinese Debt Trap Tightens
China’s strategy is well-known globally—offer massive loans under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), build flashy infrastructure, and trap nations in unsustainable debt. Bangladesh is no exception.
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Strategic Ports like Payra and Mongla are now under Chinese influence.
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Telecommunication infrastructure is dominated by Chinese surveillance firms.
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Defense deals are tilted heavily in China’s favor.
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Even media narratives are being quietly influenced to silence criticism of Beijing.
And while China gains control over Bangladesh’s economy and security, leaders like Yunus continue to praise the relationship as “vital for progress.” Progress at what cost?
🤝 Sidelining Trusted Allies
What’s even more alarming is how traditional allies are being pushed away:
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Japan, which has funded safe and long-term infrastructure in Asia for decades, is now marginalized.
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India, Bangladesh’s closest neighbor and historical partner, is viewed with suspicion.
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The USA and EU, who have supported Bangladesh’s democracy, trade, and security, are finding the door closing fast.
This realignment is not a coincidence. It’s the result of deliberate political and financial deals, driven by the elite class that benefits from Chinese kickbacks and influence.
🚨 Who Is Responsible?
The F-7 crash is more than just a mechanical failure—it is symbolic of a broken system. A system that chose contracts over caution. Foreign dependency over national capability. Silence over accountability.
Who allowed this outdated jet to fly near a school?
Who is hiding the real death toll?
Who is benefiting from this pro-China narrative while the country suffers?
The people of Bangladesh deserve answers—and more importantly, a future that is free from foreign manipulation.
🛑 It’s Time to Wake Up
Bangladesh must now choose:
Continue down this dangerous path of blind loyalty to China…
Or restore balance by reconnecting with long-standing democratic partners, empowering local talent, and reclaiming sovereignty over its skies, seas, and future.
The F-7 crash is a wake-up call.
Will Bangladesh listen—before it’s too late?
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