Author Description

Few books have dared to uncover the covert chess game shaping South Asia as boldly as this one. RAW in Bangladesh pulls back the curtain on the secret operations, political manipulations, and deep-state tactics of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) inside Bangladesh—a story spanning decades of intrigue, deception, and power play. Written by Abu Rushd, a former military officer turned investigative journalist and editor of the Bangladesh Defence Journal, this book draws on first-hand testimonies of intelligence chiefs, declassified documents, and decades of field experience. It exposes how RAW allegedly used cultural influence, political penetration, and psychological operations to maintain dominance over Bangladesh’s internal affairs. From Shanti Bahini and Bangabhumi movements to media infiltration and economic coercion, the book documents how strategic intelligence evolved into a tool of statecraft. It also features exclusive insights from former DGFI Directors and Generals who reveal how intelligence warfare has shaped the nation’s sovereignty since 1971. More than an exposé, this book is a vital chronicle of South Asia’s geopolitical undercurrents—a rare work that connects past operations to modern-day influence campaigns. Whether you are a student of international relations, a defense analyst, or a reader drawn to real-world espionage, RAW in Bangladesh offers an unfiltered look into a world usually shrouded in secrecy. Why Readers Choose This Book: Authored by a leading South Asian defense journalist with a military background. Based on authentic interviews with former DGFI and NSI directors. Explores cross-border espionage, intelligence strategy, and psychological operations. A must-read for followers of intelligence history, geopolitics, and Bangladesh–India relations. If you value truth beyond propaganda and seek to understand how intelligence warfare shapes nations, this book belongs on your shelf.