Arif Jebtik: Islamists run TMD campaign to eliminate Hindus, foil polls

In a powerful new video, prominent Bangladeshi social media influencer and rights activist Arif Jebtik has raised serious concerns about a growing conspiracy targeting the Hindu community in Bangladesh. The video highlights what Jebtik describes as a meticulously orchestrated campaign to incite violence against Hindus and destabilise the country ahead of upcoming elections.

Jebtik points to the alarming rise of the “TMD” hashtag on social media, particularly on Facebook, where it has appeared in over 226,000 posts. He explains that “TMD” stands for “Total Malaun Death,” a derogatory term aimed at the complete elimination of the Hindu community. According to Jebtik, this campaign is being executed subtly through propaganda to create a mindset conducive to violence. “This is being done very skillfully and softly,” he said, urging viewers to investigate the hashtag for themselves.

Drawing parallels with historical atrocities, Jebtik references the Rwandan genocide, where 800,000 Tutsis were killed in 100 days after a prolonged propaganda campaign created a “killable” mindset against them. He warns that a similar “manufacturing of consent” is underway in Bangladesh, with the TMD hashtag serving as a key tool to fuel anti-Hindu sentiment.

The activist highlights a recent incident in Tongi, where Mohammad Mohibullah Miyaji, a 65-year-old khatib of Jama Masjid in TNT Colony, claimed he was kidnapped by the Hindu organisation ISKCON. Miyaji alleged that ISKCON had been pressuring him for months to promote their agenda and even subjected him to physical and sexual abuse.

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This claim sparked widespread protests and public calls for violence against Hindus, though Jebtik notes that the term “ISKCON” is being used as a proxy for the broader Hindu community. He questions the plausibility of Miyaji’s claims, asking why ISKCON would target a relatively obscure khatib from a small mosque instead of prominent religious figures in major cities like Dhaka.

Jebtik also points to other disturbing developments, such as a public rally where a gun was brandished—later claimed to be a toy gun—and the proliferation of anti-Hindu propaganda on YouTube and mainstream media. He cites a television channel’s report alleging that Hindu youths are exploiting Muslim women, further stoking communal tensions.

“This propaganda is designed to create a mindset that could lead to a large-scale genocide,” he warns, drawing comparisons to historical events like the Armenian genocide, the Rohingya crisis, and mass violence in Cambodia and Darfur.

The activist suggests that this campaign is part of a broader strategy to destabilise Bangladesh, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. He claims that elements within the government, including those who have placed loyalists in key positions across ministries, universities, and state institutions, are working to prevent a smooth democratic process.

Jebtik references the recent discovery of weapons on the Varnalata train by the army as evidence of increasing arms smuggling, alongside reports from Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain about youth receiving judo, karate, and weapons training. “These are preparations for a tense and violent future,” he warns.

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In a direct appeal to the government and state institutions, Jebtik calls for increased vigilance and action against those promoting communal violence through campaigns like TMD. “If you fail to monitor and act, you must consider yourselves part of this conspiracy,” he asserts, suggesting that such unrest may be a deliberate tactic to mask governmental failures.

Jebtik concludes his video with a passionate call to action for his viewers: “Stay vigilant, raise your voice, and reclaim our country. This is our nation, and we must speak out to protect it.”

The video has sparked heated discussions online, with many expressing concern over the rising communal tensions and others questioning the credibility of the claims fueling the TMD campaign. As Bangladesh approaches a critical election period, Jebtik’s warning underscores the urgent need for unity and accountability to prevent further escalation.