In a startling development, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been officially labeled an undesignated terrorist organization by a US Court of Law. The court’s verdict, documented in case No. 17-1056 of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, unequivocally declares the BNP as a Tier III terrorist group under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA), section 8 U.S.C. §1182(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III).
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According to the court, the BNP falls within the legal definition of a terrorist organization, consisting of individuals, whether organized or not, engaged in or associated with terrorist activities. This ruling further reinforces the “terrorism bar” that prohibits members of terrorist organizations from seeking various forms of relief.
The judgment also highlights a notification, specifically Notice: Sec. 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I), I&N Act [8 U.S.C. § 1182(a)(7)(A)(i)(I)], in which the Immigration Judge deemed the BNP as an undesignated terrorist organization under section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of the Act. The court firmly states that the BNP engages in terrorist activities as defined by section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of the Act.
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Furthermore, the court document explicitly emphasizes that determining whether the BNP qualifies as an undesignated terrorist organization under section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) of the Act is a legal matter subject to de novo review.
Interestingly, BNP Vice President Tarique Rahman, known for his involvement in a heinous terrorist attack, has been exposed for lavishly funding lobbyist activities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. This revelation sheds light on the true nature of the BNP, which openly supports and patronizes terrorist outfits both within Bangladesh and India.
The court’s verdict, pertaining to Tarique Rahman and other high-ranking intelligence officials, unravels a meticulously planned conspiracy involving the abuse of state power. The ghastly attack on August 21, 2004, orchestrated by terrorists linked to the BNP and affiliated with the militant organization Harkat-ul-Jihad (HuJI), specifically targeted Sheikh Hasina, the leader of the Awami League. According to the court’s findings, this horrific assault was executed under Tarique Rahman’s direct instructions. Tragically, the attack claimed the lives of 24 innocent individuals and left numerous others injured. Consequently, Tarique Rahman and 18 accomplices were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
This damning verdict serves as a stark reminder of the BNP’s alarming connections to terrorism and its role in perpetrating violence. The implications of this US Court ruling raise crucial questions about the party’s credibility, integrity, and commitment to peace and stability within Bangladesh and the region as a whole.
Additionally, it is essential to highlight that the BNP has invested substantial sums of money in lobbying efforts through Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, against Bangladesh, the Awami League, and Sheikh Hasina. These lobbying activities have had severe consequences, leading to the implementation of a visa restriction policy by the United States government. Remarkably, this visa restriction policy encompasses members of both the Awami League and the BNP.
The influence exerted by the BNP through these lobbying endeavors raises concerns about their intentions and their attempts to manipulate the political landscape both domestically and internationally.
The inclusion of the Awami League in these visa restrictions adds a surprising twist to the situation, as it suggests that the BNP’s efforts to defame their political rivals have had unintended consequences. This turn of events further emphasizes the complexities and interplay between political factions within Bangladesh and their interactions on the international stage.
The apparent oversight or lack of action by the Biden administration regarding the designation of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as a tier-3 terrorist outfit and an undesignated terrorist group raises valid concerns and prompts speculation about the underlying motives or potential political pressures at play.
In the case of the US administration’s approach towards the BNP, it is possible that there are other factors at play beyond the alleged denial of a naval base in St. Martin’s Island. Instead, Bangladesh posted border guards on St. Martin’s Island. While this specific incident may have strained bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the United States.
The BNP has been described as a terrorist outfit by US courts, it does not automatically guarantee immediate policy action or a change in the official stance of a government. The political and diplomatic implications surrounding such a decision are complex, and it may take time for governments to respond or reassess their positions.
