Dhaka and New Delhi:
The Bangladesh government said on Wednesday that it is very upset after Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister had a press conference in New Delhi. This was her time talking to the media since she left Bangladesh on August 5 2024 after a lot of people protested and her government ended.
What Bangladesh said about this
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh said that they are very sorry that India allowed this to happen. They had told India before that this could hurt the relationship between the two countries. Bangladesh wants to have a relationship with India, where they respect each other and do not interfere in each others business.
What Sheikh Hasina said
During the press conference, which people could only hear and not see Sheikh Hasina said she wants to go to Bangladesh in December. She wants to help the country get back on track.
Indias stance on this
Before the press conference Indias Ministry of External Affairs said that they had nothing to do with organizing it. A spokesperson named Randhir Jaiswal told reporters that a private media company organized the event and the government does not agree with what was said. Bangladesh had asked India to explain their position on this. They warned that if India allows Sheikh Hasina and her party to do political activities it could affect their relationship. An adviser to the government in Bangladesh also talked to Indias High Commissioner in Dhaka about this.
What happened to Sheikh Hasina
Sheikh Hasina, who’s 78 years old has been living in India since students protested and her 15-year rule ended in August 2024. A lot of people than 1,400 were killed during the protests. A court in Bangladesh sentenced her to death for crimes, against humanity. She says this is not a valid verdict. Bangladesh is going to have an election in February. Sheikh Hasinas party, the Awami League is not allowed to participate because their registration was stopped.
Note: This report is based on what the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry and Indias Ministry of External Affairs said at the time of publication.
