Japanese officials were part of the diplomatic meeting:
http://www.thedailystar.net/newspaper/diplomats-discuss-bangladesh-situation-5276
Japan's interests with India are a different issue. And mostly concerns China.
If there is to be a coup, it must be very well planned. I do not think they'd want a bloody coup. That can send out the wrong message.
Everyone saw the face of AL when those pro-BNP female lawyers were beaten up by pro-party men. Including one showing his tiny penis within the Supreme Court premises. That is the achievement. Those lawyers will be remembered for their courage, and the terrible harassment they had endured. It shows that meaningful dialogue cannot be achieved with the AL.
Looking at the broad situation among the people, there is no real traction for the current political heavy weights such as the BNP, JP and Jamaat relative to the past. Even the AL lost that traction. If an opposition movement is to be "successful", it must have support. Burning buses while passengers are on board is not the way to gain support. Such can be easily sabotaged by the AL, which did happen by the way.
There was a time when pro-hartal activists would demand that that passengers step out of the vehicle they are going to wreck. And burning, was very rare. But not anymore so.
The reason why the virtually unknown Hefazat rose so quickly was because they had support. And that terrified the ruling government. It'd terrify anyone for that matter. But, lost that support afterwards.
The reason why Mujib rose, was because he had support.
The reason why the Iranian Revolution happened was because they had support against a tyrant who used to order Haute Cuisine delivered by a Concorde. Suffice it to say, the Green Movement failed due to lack of support.
The reason why China's Cultural Revolution happened was because it had support.
The reason why America's war for independence against the British happened was because it had support.
For any movement to have face value, it must have support from the public. This pre-requisite is universal, and does not only apply to Bangladesh. Period.
Now as I said before, this "public" is weak due to their denial and allowing fear propagated by the media to dominate their minds.
There's also a lot of mistrust among the so-called "intellectuals" and "civil-societies". Usually over extremely petty things. These usually directly, or indirectly aid the AL. This mistrust has been going up since the 70's due to the malpractices of a minority of businessmen who also happen to be powerful backers of the ruling AL. The chairmen of Beximco and Jamuna are some examples. And when there's mistrust among one's own countrymen, there's no unity. These non-party high-ups are the most disappointing of all demographic segments. The biggest failure by far. And there I was supporting justice for the murdered intellectuals of 71'. But is this the way to deliver justice? A justice of cowardice? Should hear what has been going on in North South University. Utter idiocity from these those so-called "intellectuals". I did want justice, change for the better, and had faith in them. I really did. We can ask older members like @
Al-zakir and @
kobiraaz
In light of all this, that is where the big question mark lies - The Bangladeshi public. All demographic segments included.
Now, there may be something being hatched by the NATO bloc, perhaps a window of opportunity for the Bangladeshis. However, the determination, courage and resolve ultimately lie with the Bangladeshis. Otherwise, it'll be the same old story. A bloody coup is not exactly their cup of tea. This is no longer the 70's.
Can Bangladeshis overthrow the current government? Yes, they can. But, a movement, like any movement needs support and very importantly, unity. These are strict pre-requisites. And it can succeed no matter how many bullets those cowards fire upon them. After that, the AL along with the other traitors will go into the ashes of history.
We have started from scratch and thrived, and we'll do it again into greatness for eternity.