As political unrest grips Bangladesh over the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a sharp attack on the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government. She warned that the situation is destabilising the nation and straining ties with India.
Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus for strained Bangladesh-India ties
Sheikh Hasina accused the Yunus government of making hostile statements against India while failing to protect minorities. Meanwhile, she underscored that the ties between both Dhaka and New Delhi are deep and fundamental.
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"The strain you are witnessing is entirely of Yunus' making. His government issues hostile statements against India, fails to protect religious minorities, and allows extremists to dictate foreign policy, then expresses surprise when tensions rise. India has been Bangladesh's most steadfast friend and partner for decades. The ties between our nations are deep and fundamental; they will outlast any temporary government. I am confident that once legitimate governance is restored, Bangladesh will return to the sensible partnership we cultivated over fifteen years," she said.
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Hasina on 'reality of Yunus' Bangladesh'
In an email interview with ANI, Hasina also expressed deep concern over the growing culture of violence ignited after the death of the youth leader.
"This tragic killing reflects the lawlessness that uprooted my government and has multiplied under Yunus. Violence has become the norm while the interim government either denies it or is powerless to stop it. Such incidents destabilise Bangladesh internally but also our relationships with neighbours who are watching with justified alarm. India sees the chaos, the persecution of minorities, and the erosion of everything we built together. When you cannot maintain basic order within your borders, your credibility on the international stage collapses. This is the reality of Yunus's Bangladesh," she said.
India recently summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner
Hasina's remarks came days after Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, over security concerns over the deteriorating situation in Dhaka. Bangladesh, in turn, had earlier summoned India's High Commissioner over what it describes as "anti-election activities" linked to Bangladeshi political figures in India. Hasina, who has been staying in India since her government was ousted last year following mass protests, defended New Delhi's long-standing ties with Dhaka. "India has been Bangladesh's most steadfast friend and partner for decades. The ties between our nations are deep and fundamental; they will outlast any temporary government," she said.