Bangladesh Urges India to Clarify Stance on Sheikh Hasina's Planned Public Address
State Minister Shama Obaed Islam says Bangladesh wants to preserve forward-looking ties with India despite concerns over Hasina's political statements from Indian soil.
Quick Look
Bangladesh urged India to clarify its stance after ousted leader Sheikh Hasina announced a planned video address at a Delhi event, marking the anniversary of the uprising that toppled her government.
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Why It Matters
Sheikh Hasina was toppled from power following a student-led uprising two years ago and fled to India.
The remarks were Bangladesh’s first official response to Hasina’s planned appearance at Wednesday’s event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCCSA) in Delhi, marking the second anniversary of the student-led uprising that toppled her government.
“We are moving forward with India with a forward-looking approach. We don’t want that progress to be affected,” Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam told reporters late on Monday. “India has to be clear about its stance.”
The FCCSA said Hasina, 78, would address the Delhi event by video link alongside her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, and other speakers. The club did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the Bangladesh government’s concerns.
Islam said Bangladesh had repeatedly conveyed its concerns to India over Hasina and other Awami League leaders making political statements from Indian soil.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address the Delhi event by video link.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will India allow Hasina's video address to proceed?
- How will India respond to Bangladesh's official concerns?
