Global, regional powers vying for influence in Bangladesh: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday warned that Bangladesh is facing growing external pressure, with a global superpower and two regional powers reportedly trying to extend their influence in the country. "Right now, three powers are competing to establish hegemony here - two regional powers and one global superpower. Each has its own interests, but all three will harm Bangladesh's interests in the same way," he said. The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking at a discussion organised by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal at Dhaka University's TSC auditorium, marking the sixth death anniversary of BUET student Abrar Fahad. Salahuddin described Abrar as a 'strong voice against domination', saying he became a martyr because he spoke out against Indian...