Bangladesh Crisis: ‘Heartbroken…I cannot see, hug my mother,’ says Sheikh Hasina's daughter
Bangladesh Crisis: Saima Wazed, the daughter of the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has said that she is heartbroken about not being able to see, and hug her mother during the country's ongoing difficult phase.
She further expressed grief at the loss of lives in Bangladesh, and the ongoing unrest in the country.
Taking on X, Saima Wazed, Sheikh Hasina's daughter, who is also WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, said, "Heartbroken with the loss of life in my country that I love. So heartbroken that I cannot see and hug my mother during this difficult time."
Heartbroken with the loss of life in my country ???????? that I love. So heartbroken that I cannot see and hug my mother during this difficult time. I remain committed to my role as RD @WHOSEARO @WHO #HealthForAll #OneWHO — Saima Wazed (@drSaimaWazed) August 8, 2024
"I remain committed to my role as RD @WHOSEARO @WHO #HealthForAll #OneWHO" she continued.
In February this year, Saima Wazed took on the role of Regional Director for the World Health Organization in the South-East Asia Region, marking a milestone as the first Bangladeshi and only the second woman to hold this position.
Bangladesh is experiencing political turmoil following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation amid growing pressure.
Following Sheikh Hasina's departure from office and the country, President Mohammed Shahabuddin announced the dissolution of parliament to facilitate the creation of an interim government.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of this interim government, as confirmed by the President's Press Secretary, Joynal Abedin.
In a statement from the Yunus Centre, Muhammad Yunus urged everyone to remain peaceful and avoid violence, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Bangladesh's potential and ensuring a prosperous future for the country.
Members of the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, are scheduled to be sworn in on Thursday night.
- With inputs from agencies
