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

The Son of former Bangladesh PM Shiekh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has said that her mother "is back in leadership role" and is in touch with many Awami League party leaders. Hasina, prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years that provided the country economic stability was toppled after widespread protests in the country on 5th August. Since then is in India. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, she has "not applied for asylum in any country" so far and "eventually want to go back to Bangladesh. She does not want to spend her life outside". After Hasina's exist, a new interim govt under Muhammad Yunus has taken charge. Asked about his view on the new govt in Dhaka, he termed it "unconstitutional government".

Mother back in leadership role, says Sajeeb Wazed, son of Hasina

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<p>Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister on Monday (Aug 5), will not make a comeback in politics, said her son&nbsp;Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Speaking to BBC, Joy said that Hasina had been considering stepping down since Sunday, and left Bangladesh for her own safety after her family insisted.</p>

<p>Joy had been serving as an official adviser of Hasina until she resigned. He told BBC that his mother was&nbsp;"so disappointed that after all her hard work, for a minority to rise up against her."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/hasina-flees-to-india-awaits-asylum-modi-holds-high-level-meet-on-bangladesh-turmoil-747472">Hasina flees to India awaits asylum; Modi holds high-level meet on Bangladesh turmoil</a></strong></p>

<p>The crisis precipitated in Bangladesh as students launched protests against the civil service job quotas last month. Students protested against public sector job quotas, which included a 30 per cent&nbsp;reservation for family members of fighters from the 1971 War of Independence from Pakistan.</p>

<p>The agitation was peaceful but soon turned violent, killing hundreds including police personnel&nbsp;and injuring thousands</p>

<h2><strong>Joy defends mother's record in office</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Joy also defended his mother's tenure as prime minister. "She has turned Bangladesh around. When she took over power it was considered a failing state," Joy said.</p>

<p>"It was a poor country. Until today, it was considered one of the rising tigers of Asia. She’s very disappointed,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;How Bangladesh student protests ousted Sheikh Hasina</strong></p>

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<p>Joy also rejected accusations&nbsp;that the government had been heavy-handed in dealing with protesters.&nbsp;“You’ve had policemen beaten to death – 13 just yesterday. So what do you expect the police to do when mobs are beating people to death?”</p>

<h2><strong>Hasina to leave for UK</strong></h2>

<p>Sheikh Hasina arrived in India after fleeing Bangladesh, and will now leave for London. It is not yet known when she will leave for London as she is seeking asylum in the UK.</p>

<p>In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top ministers and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on the developing situation in Bangladesh. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Jaishankar will be speaking about the Bangladesh situation in Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister on Monday (Aug 5), will not make a comeback in politics, said her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Speaking to BBC, Joy said that Hasina had been considering stepping down since Sunday, and left Bangladesh for her own safety after her family insisted.

Sheikh Hasina, who resigned as Bangladesh's prime minister on Monday (Aug 5), will not make a comeback in politics, said her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Speaking to BBC, Joy said that Hasina had been considering stepping down since Sunday, and left Bangladesh for her own safety after her family insisted. Joy had been serving as an official adviser of Hasina until she resigned. He told BBC that his mother was "so disappointed that after all her hard work, for a minority to rise up against her." Also read | Hasina flees to India awaits asylum; Modi holds high-level meet on Bangladesh turmoil The crisis precipitated in Bangladesh as students launched protests against the civil service job quotas last month. Students protested against public sector job quotas, which included a 30 per cent reservation for family members of fighters from the 1971 War of Independence from Pakistan. The agitation was peaceful but soon turned violent, killing hundreds including police personnel and injuring thousands Joy defends mother's record in office Joy also defended his mother's tenure as prime minister. "She has turned Bangladesh around. When she took over power it was considered a failing state," Joy said. "It was a poor country. Until today, it was considered one of the rising tigers of Asia. She’s very disappointed,” he added. Also watch | How Bangladesh student protests ousted Sheikh Hasina × Joy also rejected accusations that the government had been heavy-handed in dealing with protesters. “You’ve had policemen beaten to death – 13 just yesterday. So what do you expect the police to do when mobs are beating people to death?” Hasina to leave for UK Sheikh Hasina arrived in India after fleeing Bangladesh, and will now leave for London. It is not yet known when she will leave for London as she is seeking asylum in the UK. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with top ministers and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on the developing situation in Bangladesh. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Jaishankar will be speaking about the Bangladesh situation in Parliament. (With inputs from agencies)

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