Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League’s main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is dissatisfied with India’s hospitality of the prime minister, who was removed from office after she left Dhaka on Monday.
Senior BNP leader and former minister Gayeshwar Roy said that his party is in favor of Bangladesh and India working together. But “it becomes difficult for that cooperation to be honored if you help our enemy.” He stated that they are worried that India backed Sheikh Hasina’s comeback to power.
“India is bearing the burden of Sheikh Hasina’s liabilities… The people of India and Bangladesh don’t have problems with each other. However, should India support one party over the entire nation?” questioned Gayeshwar Roy.
Where will Sheikh Hasina go?
Sheikh Hasina has stepped down as Bangladesh’s prime minister and sought refuge in India. Her future intentions are uncertain—whether she will seek asylum elsewhere, remain in India, or return to Bangladesh.
Her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for “protecting” his mother. Joy further urged India to take the lead in international efforts to bring democracy back to Bangladesh. Additionally, he denied reports that Hasina was seeking asylum in the UK or that her US visa had been canceled.
Muhammad Yunus to lead the interim government; PM Modi hopes Bangladesh will protect Hindus and minority communities.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was inaugurated as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday. His primary responsibilities include restoring peace and organizing new elections after the recent turmoil that led to Hasina’s departure from power.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Yunus and expressed optimism that the new government will restore stability and safeguard Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. Modi also affirmed India’s commitment to collaborating with Bangladesh on peace, security, and development.
