Bangladesh urges India to halt Hasina’s false statements

English , International - بین الاقوامی , Snippets , / Friday, February 7th, 2025

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Bangladesh has asked India to prevent former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from making “false and fabricated” statements during her stay in the country, according to the foreign ministry. Hasina, who fled to India last year following violent protests in Bangladesh, addressed her supporters online, accusing the interim government in Bangladesh of seizing power unconstitutionally.
In response, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry handed over a protest note to India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka, expressing deep concern over her comments. The note urged India to take action and stop Hasina from making such statements while she remains on Indian soil.
On the same day, violent protests erupted in Dhaka, where Hasina’s father’s home was attacked, set on fire, and demolished. Mujibur Rahman, the founder of Bangladesh and Hasina’s father, declared Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in this house, which later became a museum dedicated to his legacy. The attack on Rahman’s residence was condemned by India’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, as an “act of vandalism.”
Bangladesh’s interim government called Hasina’s comments a “stabilizing influence” in Bangladesh and emphasized the need for India to ensure Hasina’s visit does not further destabilize the situation. The political unrest in Bangladesh continues as the interim government works to restore order amid protests and violence.