Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister and had to leave her country for her safety, is retiring from politics, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy told BBC News. He revealed that she was considering tendering her resignation since Sunday and had choose to leave the country on her family’s insistence.
He stated that his mother, known as Bangladesh’s ‘Iron Lady’, was ‘deeply disappointment’ with recent events. Joy, was an official adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. He said, “She [Hasina] has turned Bangladesh around. When she took over power, it was considered a failing state. It was a poor country. Until today, it was considered one of the rising tigers of Asia.” Continuing further he added, “She is very disappointed.”
There is no denying the fact, that since 2009, under Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s economy grew at 6% annually. She was able to pull out millions out of poverty and the garment industry saw tremendous growth under her leadership. And Even though some might call her a temperamental democrat but atleast she wasn’t a religious fanatic. She did keep the anti national elements and fanatics in check. Though the religious minorities were always in danger, but at least they had a sympathetic ear in the administration. Geopolitically, India was able to breathe easier on its eastern border.
What Has Happened So Far…
Recently, Sheikh Hasina landed at the Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad. Reportedly, the Indian government has granted her an interim stay following the collapse of her government in Bangladesh. During this period, India will be offering her logistical support as she pursues asylum in the UK, Daily Sun reported.
Meanwhile, the Security was enhanced around the Indo-Bangladesh border. Meghalaya even imposed night curfew on its border with Bangladesh. Assam and West Bengal have declared a state of ‘high alert’ in districts sharing their borders with Bangladesh. Within few hours of Sheikh Hasina’s landing, the National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval met her. The Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S Jaishankar has not only briefed PM Modi but also the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on the current state of affairs in Bangladesh.
Today morning, an all party meeting was held in the parliament on the same issue. Here also, the EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar briefed the members of different political parties. Meanwhile, security has been increased and all of the flights operated by carriers like IndiGo and Air India to and from Dhaka were canceled.
