Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has broken her silence on her recent ouster, accusing the United States of orchestrating her removal from power. In her first public statement since fleeing the country, Hasina claimed she resigned to prevent further violence and deaths, particularly among students.’I resigned to avoid witnessing further violence. They aimed to seize power over the dead bodies of students, but I prevented that by resigning,’ Hasina stated. She further alleged that she could have remained in power ‘if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal’.Hasina, who is currently in exile in India, has vowed to return to Bangladesh soon. ‘With the grace of almighty Allah I will return soon,’ she said, adding, ‘Awami League has stood up again and again. I shall forever pray for the future of Bangladesh, the nation which my great father strived for’.Meanwhile, Bangladesh continues to grapple with political turmoil and violence in the wake of Hasina’s departure. The minority Hindu community has been particularly affected, with reports of attacks on temples, homes, and businesses. Interim leader and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has condemned these attacks, calling them ‘heinous’ and emphasizing the need for national unity.The situation remains volatile, with student protests expanding to demand the removal of more officials appointed during Hasina’s tenure. The US government has called for investigations into the deaths of students during the weeks-long protests and has expressed hope that the new interim government will ‘chart a democratic future’ in Bangladesh.
Key points
- Sheikh Hasina accuses the US of orchestrating her ouster from power in Bangladesh.
- Hasina claims she resigned to prevent further violence and student deaths.
- She alleges that surrendering Saint Martin Island to the US could have kept her in power.
- Hasina, currently in exile in India, vows to return to Bangladesh soon.
- Bangladesh continues to face political turmoil and violence against minority communities.
Contradictions👾While Hasina claims she resigned to prevent violence, some sources suggest she fled the country under pressure from protesters and the military.
There are also conflicting reports about whether Hasina has officially resigned or remains the head of government in a formal capacity.
