Bangladesh, March 6 -- A highly sensitive intelligence assessment has raised alarming concerns about a possible international conspiracy targeting Bangladeshs former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with a former insider of her political circle allegedly playing a key role in the plot.

According to information obtained from a highly-placed intelligence source, Mohammad Ali Arafat, widely known as M.A. Arafat and long considered a close associate of Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the only son of Sheikh Hasina, is suspected of maintaining contacts with foreign operatives who are allegedly seeking to eliminate the former Bangladeshi premier.

A trusted insider within Hasinas circle

During Sheikh Hasinas 17-year rule, Arafat enjoyed extraordinary access to...