Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and a senior Awami League leader, has claimed that Bangladesh is becoming "another Pakistan" while raising concerns over the alleged growing influence of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the country.

Speaking virtually from the United States ahead of Sheikh Hasina's address at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in New Delhi, Joy alleged that foreign intelligence agencies now operate freely in Bangladesh. He also claimed that hundreds of individuals convicted on terrorism charges during the Awami League government have been released from prison.

Joy further alleged that extremist groups are becoming increasingly active and warned that the developments could pose serious security concerns for India and the wider region. His remarks come amid continuing political tensions following the change in Bangladesh's leadership.

Hasina's Son Warns Bangladesh Is Becoming 'Another Pakistan' | Raises ISI Concerns

Bangladesh is entering another major political transition as President Mohammad Shahabuddin prepares to resign before completing his five-year term. According to official sources, Shahabuddin's resignation comes amid increasing political pressure linked to his long association with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League government was removed during the 2024 student-led uprising. The move also comes as Sheikh Hasina has announced plans to return to Bangladesh later this year after being convicted by the country's war crimes tribunal—a verdict she strongly denies.

Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigns | political shake-up ahead of Hasina's return

Reports of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's possible return have triggered fresh political tensions and international attention. The chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has urged Hasina to surrender and warned against any action that could create instability. Hasina, who left Bangladesh in 2024 following widespread protests, has said she plans to return voluntarily with Awami League members. She continues to deny the charges against her, while authorities in Bangladesh have maintained legal action against the former leader.

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Flood continues to wreak havoc in Bangladesh with authorities struggling to ferry drinking water and dry food.

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The Prime Minister of Bangladesh has called for stronger international action to help Rohingya refugees in the country to return to neighbouring Myanmar.

Bangladesh PM urges greater international action on Rohingya status

The death toll from a gas explosion that tore through a Bangladesh mosque has risen to 24, conditions of 13 injured people is critical while bodies of some of the injured are 70-80% burnt.

Bangladesh Mosque gas explosion death toll rises to 24, 13 in critical condition

An underground gas pipeline near a mosque exploded during evening prayers outside Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. At least people are 12 dead & 40 suffering serious burn injuries due to the incident.

At least 12 killed & 40 suffer serious burn injuries in explosion at Bangladesh Mosque

Thousand of workers are demonstrating for their wages and allowances, making the road completely impassable. They were also joined by workers from nearby factories.

Bangladesh: Over 1,000 workers protest near Bangladesh's Labour Ministry