Amidst all the news coming from Bangladesh. There’s one coming from Sheikh Hasina’s son, Mr. Sajeeb Wazed Joy. In an interview, with Germany agency Deutsche Well, he gave insights into why and how Sheikh Hasina’s family convinced her to flee the country.
He said, “I was worried not because she was leaving Bangladesh, but because she didn’t want to leave Bangladesh. We had to convince her. I said this is not a political movement anymore, this is a mob...they are going to kill you!”
‘You Have To Leave Now!’
Mr. Joy added that even the decision to resign was taken just a day prior to the act. Not many people were aware of it, but she had no plans of leaving the country. He revealed, “She had made the decision a day earlier. Only a few of us knew that she would announce she was resigning and that her plan was to ensure a transition of power according to the Constitution. But when they (protesters) began marching towards Ganabhaban, we said out of fear, there was no more time. You have to leave now!”
‘Like Syria or Afghanistan’
In an exclusive interview with IANS, when Mr. Joy expressed his despair at the turn of event. He told IANS, “Unfortunately, this whole situation is now unconstitutional…In Bangladesh, there’s no law and order, there are riots, looting, and vandalism occurring throughout the country.”
He added, “Today, Bangladesh looks like Syria or Afghanistan, as there is no law and order and it’s completely lawless.” With respect to any foreign interference, he told IANS, how ‘Some western groups kept inciting the protest,’ which ultimately marched towards PM’s residence. He further revealed, “I don’t think China is involved at all, as China has never interfered in our internal affairs. Our policy is that we are not favoring China but are friends with everybody. India is our best friend. Pakistan and ISI have always been against an independent Bangladesh..”Â
Watch: "Today, Bangladesh looks like Syria or Afghanistan, as there is no law and order and it's completely lawless..," says Bangladesh former PM Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed in an exclusive interview with IANS pic.twitter.com/BkUm1X5UCZ
— IANS (@ians_india) August 8, 2024
On Muhammad Yunus
Commenting about Muhammad Yunus, who is set to lead the Bangladesh government. Mr Joy, stated, “Today he is talking about liberation, but what kind of liberation is this? Liberation for anarchy, rioting, and vandalism? Is this the freedom Bangladesh wants? If he believes this is what the people want and everything is fine, then good luck to them.”
‘Ensure Safety of Minorities’
In this interview, Mr. Joy also talked about the condition of minorities in Bangladesh and urged the new government which is set to be formed, to ensure their safety. He told IANS, “Two things need to be done. First, the government in Bangladesh should ensure the safety of minorities within the country because we believe in secularism. Minority voters should feel as valued as any other citizens, and as long as the current government is in power, the safety of minorities should be guaranteed..”
Watch: "Two things need to be done. First, the government in Bangladesh should ensure the safety of minorities within the country because we believe in secularism. Minority voters should feel as valued as any other citizens, and as long as the current government is in power, the… pic.twitter.com/crVL18wtS9
— IANS (@ians_india) August 8, 2024
‘No Decision On Asylum’
According to a Bangladesh newspaper, The Daily Star, Mr. Joy claimed that his mother has not decided whether to seek an asylum in U.K or U.S. He had rubbish such claims and called them all “rumours.”
He said, “These (reports about plan for asylum in the US and UK) are all rumours. She has not made a decision on that yet. She is going to stay in Delhi for a little while.” Continuing further he added, “There is no decision for her (Hasina) to move from India to another place. Sheikh Hasina is well and now in Delhi. My sister is with her. My sister lives in Delhi… She is well, but very upset.”
Earlier, Sheikh Hasina’s military aircraft had landed in Delhi on August 5. However, as per ANI report, it is officially not clear whether she’ll continue to stay in India or will move to another location later.