‘Bangladesh To Be Next Pakistan...’: Hasina’s Son To Zee News After Mother Flees Country | WATCH

Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, stated that his mother fled Bangladesh for her safety due to family pressure and will not return to politics, amidst the country's escalating political unrest.

Sajeeb Wazeb son of Bangladesh's Ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

New Delhi: Sheikh Hasina would not make a political comeback, said her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy after the Bangladesh PM fled the country in a chopper on Monday. In an interview with Zee News TV, Joy, who also served as an advisor to his mother, warned that "Bangladesh is going to become the next Pakistan."

‘Now Watch Minorities Get Killed Everyday’: Joy

Joy, in an interview with Zee News, said, "She (Sheikh Hasina) is 77 years old; it was going to be her last term anyway. She worked very hard to turn the country around from a poor country to a middle-income country that it is now." He added, "You did not want Sheikh Hasina; now watch the minorities getting killed every day."

When asked if he could join Bangladesh politics in the near future, he replied, "No, our family has sacrificed three times for this country; now they (the Bangladesh citizens) will get the leader they deserve." He also mentioned that she has been contemplating resignation since Sunday.

Joy further claimed that Hasina was responsible for Bangladesh’s development and growth. "She has turned Bangladesh around. When she took over power, it was considered a failing state. It was a poor country. Until today, it was considered one of the rising tigers of Asia," Joy said, defending his mother's record in office.

He also backed the government's response to protesters, asserting that the use of force was justified due to the violence directed at law enforcement. "You've had policemen beaten to death - 13 just yesterday. So what do you expect the police to do when mobs are beating people to death?" he said.

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Zee News पर शेख हसीना के बेटे सईद वाजेद EXCLUSIVE

 'बांग्लादेश में जो हुआ बहुत दुखद, मेरा परिवार 3 बार तख्तापलट से गुजर चुका'#BangladeshPoliticalCrisis #SheikhHasina | @Chandans_live @anchorjiya @sidhant pic.twitter.com/EOik58fDQt

— Zee News (@ZeeNews) August 6, 2024

What Is Happening In Bangladesh  

Bangladesh is experiencing political turmoil as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned amidst growing protests. Initially sparked by students demanding an end to a government job quota system, the protests evolved into broader anti-government demonstrations. On Sunday, violent clashes in Dhaka resulted in at least 95 deaths, including 14 police officers, and left hundreds injured, according to local media outlet Prothom Alo. 

Following her resignation, Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening. Her next destination remains uncertain, with some Bangladeshi media outlets speculating she might head to London. 

Meanwhile, both celebrations and protests erupted across Dhaka and Bangladesh following Hasina's departure with her sister. After she left, many people entered the Prime Minister's residence, Ganabhaban, with reports from Prothom Alo indicating that items were taken from public buildings.

How India Responded

The Cabinet Committee on Security convened on Monday at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg, where PM Modi was briefed on the situation in Bangladesh. The meeting included Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with senior officials. 

After arriving at Hindon Air Base, Sheikh Hasina met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss the current situation in Bangladesh and her future plans, according to sources. The Indian Air Force and security agencies are providing her security, and she is being moved to a secure location. 

Jaishankar updated PM Modi on the political developments in Bangladesh, their conversations lasted for over 15 minutes.