Where is Sheikh Hasina? Her son Sajeeb Wazed shares details about his mother's future plans, says 'she is...'
Sheikh Hasina resigns: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's US-based son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, has spoken out following his mother's departure from the country, explaining that her exit was driven by safety concerns.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who also served as Hasina's chief advisor, was quoted by NDTV that "while she remains in good spirits, she is deeply disappointed and disheartened". Hasina's son said his mother had dedicated the past 15 years to transforming Bangladesh into a developed country, maintaining security against militants and terrorism. Despite her efforts, he said, a vocal minority comprising the opposition and militants had now seized power.
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Joy said his mother left Bangladesh in order to avoid more bloodshed on the streets, as reported by India Today. "My mother had decided to resign on August 3, but the protesters were not interested in a peaceful transition," he said while further defending his mother that, "She did not do anything wrong…she provided the best government in the country. She fought militancy with iron hands. She is done…She is 77 years old, she will spend time with her grandchildren now," as reported by India Today.
Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister and fled the country on Monday amid violent anti-government protests that left 300 dead. He boarded military aircraft and arrived at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
As per reports, she might fly to London, where she could seek political asylum. On the other hand, her son said no decision had been made regarding her future plans, as reported by India Today.
Following Hasina's departure, Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-Uz-Zaman announced that the military would establish an interim government and promised that all deaths and injustices during the recent protests would be investigated. However, Joy expressed skepticism about the Army's ability to restore normalcy, pointing out that the opposition and militants were continuing their violent actions, targeting leaders, former ministers, and minorities. He told NDTV, "I don't think the violence has ended."
- With inputs from agencies
