The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country, and pointed to the attacks on minorities. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, " After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan".&nbsp;

The comments come a day after the country saw chaotic development, and Hasina coming to India. The Bangladesh army announced that an interim govt will be formed.&nbsp;<img alt="Saeeb Wazed" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ba4f925a-2b7e-406d-9a7a-9b941629dec5" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/HasinaSon.png" />

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Hasina's son pointed out how " the international community was busy criticizing my mother for this and that". Hasina was prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years, which saw stability in the country, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the region.&nbsp;

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Sidhant Sibal: How do you see the developments in Bangladesh?

Sajeeb Wazed: Developments in Bangladesh are terrible. Its anarchy, you have no rule of law. You have mobs running the streets, vandalizing homes, factories and from what I've heard now they're attacking minorities. You know, the militants are attacking minorities and Hindu temples. So Bangladesh is actually in a state of anarchy.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: So have you spoken to your mother who is in India right now?

Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, I spoke to her this morning. She's in good spirits but she is very, very disheartened and very disappointed with the people of Bangladesh. After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan

Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for her to return anytime soon?

Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely not. She is 77 years old. This was going to be her last term. She was going to retire after this anyway. So they are now hunting our Awami League leaders and the interim government doesn't even include the Awami League, so why would we bother. People have made their choice and they will get the leadership they deserve.

Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for you to join politics in future?

Sajeeb Wazed: No. My family has been through this three times, 3 coups, after this, we are done. We are tired of saving Bangladesh. Bangladesh can handle its own problem now. It's not all our problem.

Sidhant Sibal: We have also seen the visuals of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the statues being vandalized, how do you see these developments..

Sajeeb Wazed: I see that as the people of Bangladesh being very ungrateful, they're very, very ungrateful and they deserve the leadership they get. It's their problem. Not mine anymore.

Sidhant Sibal: So from your audio, it looks like that you're very, very disheartened. Today, it looks like a very disheartening day for you.

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Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely, of course it is. Of course it is because i myself, have helped modernise Bangladesh, digitise Bangladesh, and bring it into the 21st century. I have worked so hard myself, without any pay from the Government of Bangladesh. I worked as an honorary advisor. I did not take a penny from the Government of Bangladesh. And I accomplished it. I built digital Bangladesh, my mother turned the country around from a poor country into a middle income country. And in history books, Sheikh Hasina's term will always be &nbsp;remembered as a golden age of Bangladesh because it is as good as it was going to get, after this, It's all downhill.

Sidhant Sibal: Is there any message to the international community?

Sajeeb Wazed: No, because the international community was busy criticising my mother for this and that. So now enjoy, watch. Watch the minorities getting killed. This is what you wanted. You didn't want Sheikh Hasina fine. This is what happens without Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: And do you trust the interim government to bring any semblance in Bangladesh?

Sajeeb Wazed: Well, that remains to be seen, but I doubt it. I mean, you look at it today. Even now there's violence all over the country. What is the interim government and the military doing? Nothing, they have no power.

Sidhant Sibal: So since you've spoken to your mother, Sheikh Hasina who is in India, what is her next plan? Is she planning to go to London as well?

Sajeeb Wazed: No, she has not planned to go anywhere. She has made no decisions since she has retired. She will live out the rest of her time playing with her grandchildren

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Sidhant Sibal: In India or any other third country..

Sajeeb Wazed: My whole family, we have lived outside of Bangladesh for decades now. We are well settled. So she will probably come to my house. Spending time with my daughter, she will go to my sister's house, spend time with her kid, go to my aunt and spend time with the grandkids. That's what she will do. She will be a nice grandmother now.

Sidhant Sibal: So my last question, do you have any message to the people of Bangladesh?

Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, good luck.

The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country, and pointed to the attacks on minorities.

The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country, and pointed to the attacks on minorities. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, " After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan". The comments come a day after the country saw chaotic development, and Hasina coming to India. The Bangladesh army announced that an interim govt will be formed. Saeeb Wazed | Commons Hasina's son pointed out how " the international community was busy criticizing my mother for this and that". Hasina was prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years, which saw stability in the country, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the region. Also read: Hasina flees to India; PM Modi holds high-level meet on turmoil in Bangladesh Sidhant Sibal: How do you see the developments in Bangladesh? Sajeeb Wazed: Developments in Bangladesh are terrible. Its anarchy, you have no rule of law. You have mobs running the streets, vandalizing homes, factories and from what I've heard now they're attacking minorities. You know, the militants are attacking minorities and Hindu temples. So Bangladesh is actually in a state of anarchy. Sidhant Sibal: So have you spoken to your mother who is in India right now? Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, I spoke to her this morning. She's in good spirits but she is very, very disheartened and very disappointed with the people of Bangladesh. After all she has done , after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for her to return anytime soon? Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely not. She is 77 years old. This was going to be her last term. She was going to retire after this anyway. So they are now hunting our Awami League leaders and the interim government doesn't even include the Awami League, so why would we bother. People have made their choice and they will get the leadership they deserve. Sidhant Sibal: Any plans for you to join politics in future? Sajeeb Wazed: No. My family has been through this three times, 3 coups, after this, we are done. We are tired of saving Bangladesh. Bangladesh can handle its own problem now. It's not all our problem. Sidhant Sibal: We have also seen the visuals of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the statues being vandalized, how do you see these developments.. Sajeeb Wazed: I see that as the people of Bangladesh being very ungrateful, they're very, very ungrateful and they deserve the leadership they get. It's their problem. Not mine anymore. Sidhant Sibal: So from your audio, it looks like that you're very, very disheartened. Today, it looks like a very disheartening day for you. Also read: Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina won't make a political comeback, says son Sajeeb Wazed: Absolutely, of course it is. Of course it is because i myself, have helped modernise Bangladesh, digitise Bangladesh, and bring it into the 21st century. I have worked so hard myself, without any pay from the Government of Bangladesh. I worked as an honorary advisor. I did not take a penny from the Government of Bangladesh. And I accomplished it. I built digital Bangladesh, my mother turned the country around from a poor country into a middle income country. And in history books, Sheikh Hasina's term will always be remembered as a golden age of Bangladesh because it is as good as it was going to get, after this, It's all downhill. Sidhant Sibal: Is there any message to the international community? Sajeeb Wazed: No, because the international community was busy criticising my mother for this and that. So now enjoy, watch. Watch the minorities getting killed. This is what you wanted. You didn't want Sheikh Hasina fine. This is what happens without Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh. Sidhant Sibal: And do you trust the interim government to bring any semblance in Bangladesh? Sajeeb Wazed: Well, that remains to be seen, but I doubt it. I mean, you look at it today. Even now there's violence all over the country. What is the interim government and the military doing? Nothing, they have no power. Sidhant Sibal: So since you've spoken to your mother, Sheikh Hasina who is in India, what is her next plan? Is she planning to go to London as well? Sajeeb Wazed: No, she has not planned to go anywhere. She has made no decisions since she has retired. She will live out the rest of her time playing with her grandchildren × Sidhant Sibal: In India or any other third country.. Sajeeb Wazed: My whole family, we have lived outside of Bangladesh for decades now. We are well settled. So she will probably come to my house. Spending time with my daughter, she will go to my sister's house, spend time with her kid, go to my aunt and spend time with the grandkids. That's what she will do. She will be a nice grandmother now. Sidhant Sibal: So my last question, do you have any message to the people of Bangladesh? Sajeeb Wazed: Yes, good luck.

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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina has sent 2600 kg of Haribhanga mangoes to the Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

She also sent mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Tripura CM Biplab Deb in what is seen as Dhaka's Mango diplomacy.

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The Mangoes reached Bangladeshi High Commission in Delhi on Monday and were dispatched to the Ministry of external affairs. The mangoes reached Kolkata on Sunday via Benapole Petrapol land border and were later transported to Delhi via train.

"We have very sweet and delicious mangoes and we produced plenty of them. We would like to share our happiness and of course, delicious mangoes with our neighbours and friends in this historic year of Mujib Borsho and Golden Jubilee year of our independence and therefore, we sent mangoes as a gift to our neighbours and friends. Let them share our joys and happiness,"&nbsp;Bangladesh Foreign Minister,&nbsp;Dr A.K. Abdul Momen told WION.

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Haribhanga mangoes are cultivated in the northwestern part of the country, with Rangpur district being the key focus area. In the past, PM Hasina has sent Hilsa fish, one of the most sought, to Indian leadership.

"Mango season in Bangladesh lasts for four months, from May to September and harvesting peaks during June-July. Every year Bangladesh farmers harvest around 2.70 to 2.80 million tonnes of Mango,"&nbsp;Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mohammad Imran explained to WION.

Notable Bangladeshi mango varieties include Haribhanga, Gopalbogh, Khirsapat, Himsagar, Mohonbhog, Amropali.

India, Bangladesh share good relationship, with Indian PM Modi visiting the country earlier this year for the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh and the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Both countries are focusing on connectivity and increasing trade.&nbsp;

In the region, Bangladesh is has sent mangoes to Bhutan and consignment will be sent to leadership of Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Leaders from West Asian countries of Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan will also get the gift.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina has sent 2600 kg of Haribhanga mangoes to the Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also sent mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Tripura CM Biplab Deb in what is seen as Dhaka's Mango diplomacy.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina has sent 2600 kg of Haribhanga mangoes to the Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also sent mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Tripura CM Biplab Deb in what is seen as Dhaka's Mango diplomacy. Also read | Bangladesh's virus hotspot gasps for air as cases surge The Mangoes reached Bangladeshi High Commission in Delhi on Monday and were dispatched to the Ministry of external affairs. The mangoes reached Kolkata on Sunday via Benapole Petrapol land border and were later transported to Delhi via train. "We have very sweet and delicious mangoes and we produced plenty of them. We would like to share our happiness and of course, delicious mangoes with our neighbours and friends in this historic year of Mujib Borsho and Golden Jubilee year of our independence and therefore, we sent mangoes as a gift to our neighbours and friends. Let them share our joys and happiness," Bangladesh Foreign Minister, Dr A.K. Abdul Momen told WION. Also read | Bangladesh heads into strict lockdown amid record coronavirus spike Haribhanga mangoes are cultivated in the northwestern part of the country, with Rangpur district being the key focus area. In the past, PM Hasina has sent Hilsa fish, one of the most sought, to Indian leadership. "Mango season in Bangladesh lasts for four months, from May to September and harvesting peaks during June-July. Every year Bangladesh farmers harvest around 2.70 to 2.80 million tonnes of Mango," Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mohammad Imran explained to WION. Notable Bangladeshi mango varieties include Haribhanga, Gopalbogh, Khirsapat, Himsagar, Mohonbhog, Amropali. India, Bangladesh share good relationship, with Indian PM Modi visiting the country earlier this year for the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh and the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Both countries are focusing on connectivity and increasing trade. In the region, Bangladesh is has sent mangoes to Bhutan and consignment will be sent to leadership of Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Leaders from West Asian countries of Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan will also get the gift.

Mango diplomacy: Bangladesh PM Hasina sends mangoes to Indian leadership

A Bangladeshi court sentenced a senior opposition figure to five years in jail Tuesday for evading taxes on the sale of a car he imported when his party was last in office.

The opposition in the South Asian country has long complained that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League party -- which tightened its grip on power following elections last year -- is seeking to muzzle dissent.

Harunur Rashid, who has emerged as a prominent voice in parliament, was found guilty of evading taxes on Monday after he sold a car he had bought duty-free in 2005 when his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was in government.

He was sentenced to five years in jail and fined five million taka by a court in Dhaka "for selling the duty-free car illegally, depriving taxes to the government", court inspector Ashikur Rahman told AFP.

The owner of a private television channel who bought the car was also sentenced to two years in jail.

There was no immediate comment from the BNP, the largest opposition party, whose leader and two-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was last year jailed for 10 years on graft charges.

Rashid, also a joint secretary of the BNP, earlier this month met with the deputy leader of the Awami League in an attempt to secure bail for Zia, saying she needed medical treatment abroad.

His own conviction comes weeks after Hafizuddin Ahmed, another senior BNP figure, was arrested under contentious digital security laws on charges of spreading anti-state propaganda.

He was later granted bail.

The BNP said the arrest was carried out to "muzzle" Ahmed as he was planning to speak out against a water-sharing accord Bangladesh recently signed with India.

A former army colonel, who was reportedly a member of Zia's security team, was also arrested on the same charges.

In recent years tens of thousands of opposition activists have been arrested for various acts.

At a general election in December which was marred by allegations of widespread fraud and ballot stuffing, the Awami League tightened its grip on power, with the BNP managing to win only seven seats.

Hasina last month launched a sweeping anti-graft crackdown, arresting prominent members of her own party and sacking the influential heads of its student and youth wings.

Hasina said the drive was necessary to prevent a repeat of the January 2007 coup by the powerful military, which said tackling corruption was one of its key goals.

A Bangladeshi court sentenced a senior opposition figure to five years in jail Tuesday for evading taxes on the sale of a car he imported when his party was last in office.

A Bangladeshi court sentenced a senior opposition figure to five years in jail Tuesday for evading taxes on the sale of a car he imported when his party was last in office. The opposition in the South Asian country has long complained that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League party -- which tightened its grip on power following elections last year -- is seeking to muzzle dissent. Harunur Rashid, who has emerged as a prominent voice in parliament, was found guilty of evading taxes on Monday after he sold a car he had bought duty-free in 2005 when his Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was in government. He was sentenced to five years in jail and fined five million taka by a court in Dhaka "for selling the duty-free car illegally, depriving taxes to the government", court inspector Ashikur Rahman told AFP. The owner of a private television channel who bought the car was also sentenced to two years in jail. There was no immediate comment from the BNP, the largest opposition party, whose leader and two-time former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was last year jailed for 10 years on graft charges. Rashid, also a joint secretary of the BNP, earlier this month met with the deputy leader of the Awami League in an attempt to secure bail for Zia, saying she needed medical treatment abroad. His own conviction comes weeks after Hafizuddin Ahmed, another senior BNP figure, was arrested under contentious digital security laws on charges of spreading anti-state propaganda. He was later granted bail. The BNP said the arrest was carried out to "muzzle" Ahmed as he was planning to speak out against a water-sharing accord Bangladesh recently signed with India. A former army colonel, who was reportedly a member of Zia's security team, was also arrested on the same charges. In recent years tens of thousands of opposition activists have been arrested for various acts. At a general election in December which was marred by allegations of widespread fraud and ballot stuffing, the Awami League tightened its grip on power, with the BNP managing to win only seven seats. Hasina last month launched a sweeping anti-graft crackdown, arresting prominent members of her own party and sacking the influential heads of its student and youth wings. Hasina said the drive was necessary to prevent a repeat of the January 2007 coup by the powerful military, which said tackling corruption was one of its key goals.

Bangladesh jails key opposition lawmaker for graft

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised to help the more than 300,000 &shy;Rohingya who have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh in recent weeks but has urged the Myanmar government &ldquo;to take their nationals back&rdquo;. 
 
&ldquo;We have the ability to feed 160 million people of Bangladesh and we have enough food security to feed the 700,000 refugees,&rdquo; Hasina said after visiting a new refugee camp, The Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Ukhiya, Cox&rsquo;s Bazar, the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.banglatribune.com/country/news/242295/%E0%A7%AD-%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%96-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%99%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%97%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%93-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B6-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%93%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AC%E0%A7%87" target="_blank">Bangla&nbsp;Tribune</a>&nbsp;reported.&nbsp;

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&ldquo;We have let the Rohingya in on humanitarian grounds and I ask the people of this country to help ease their suffering in whatever way they can,&rdquo; she said after distributing aid&nbsp;at the camp.

Urging action against Myanmar, Hasina said, &ldquo;I ask the international community to put pressure on the Myanmar government to take back their nationals.

&ldquo;Bangladesh wants to maintain peace and good relations with its neighbouring countries, but it cannot accept unjust acts of the Myanmar government. We will do all we can to ease the suffering of the Rohingya refugees.&rdquo;

She expressed&nbsp;disappointment at the government of Myanmar &ldquo;Does the Myanmar government not have a conscience? How can they displace hundreds or thousands of people because of a few?&rdquo;

Hasina also instructed local authorities to make certain the refugees who need it are given medical aid.

As many as 370,000 Rohingya have flooded into Bangladesh since August 25, when Myanmar&rsquo;s military responded to an insurgent attack with what has since been called a &quot;progrom&quot; or genocide against the&nbsp;Rohingya.&nbsp;

As many as 370,000 Rohingya refugees have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh in recent weeks, adding to the 300,000 already there

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has promised to help the more than 300,000 Rohingya who have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh in recent weeks but has urged the Myanmar government “to take their nationals back”. “We have the ability to feed 160 million people of Bangladesh and we have enough food security to feed the 700,000 refugees,” Hasina said after visiting a new refugee camp, The Kutupalong Refugee Camp in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, the Bangla Tribune reported. Does the Myanmar government not have a conscience? How can they displace hundreds or thousands of people because of a few?' × “We have let the Rohingya in on humanitarian grounds and I ask the people of this country to help ease their suffering in whatever way they can,” she said after distributing aid at the camp. Urging action against Myanmar, Hasina said, “I ask the international community to put pressure on the Myanmar government to take back their nationals. “Bangladesh wants to maintain peace and good relations with its neighbouring countries, but it cannot accept unjust acts of the Myanmar government. We will do all we can to ease the suffering of the Rohingya refugees.” She expressed disappointment at the government of Myanmar “Does the Myanmar government not have a conscience? How can they displace hundreds or thousands of people because of a few?” Hasina also instructed local authorities to make certain the refugees who need it are given medical aid. As many as 370,000 Rohingya have flooded into Bangladesh since August 25, when Myanmar’s military responded to an insurgent attack with what has since been called a "progrom" or genocide against the Rohingya.

We can feed 160 million Bangladeshis, we can feed 700,000 Rohingya: Bangladesh PM Hasina

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