Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has voiced concerns over potential foreign involvement in the recent student protests that have gripped the nation. While Wazed admits to having no concrete evidence of direct US interference, he pointed to the Wests strong support for Muhammad Yunus, a figure he described as a darling of the West, as a sign of possible foreign influence.Wazed, during an exclusive interview with ANI, remarked on the sequence of events, noting that the protests were initially peaceful and directed at a court ruling, not the government. When the protests first started, they were peaceful. Our police were guarding them. The protest wasnt against the governments action. Our government had reduced quotas years ago after the first round of protests against quotas, Wazed explained.#WATCH | Washington, DC: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasinas son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy says, My message to the government of India, is my personal gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his governments quick action in saving my mothers life. I am eternally grateful. My second… pic.twitter.com/luXYynELey— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2024However, the nature of the protests soon escalated. Wazed suggested that firearms were introduced into the fray, claiming, The protesters started attacking the police while bearing firearms. Where did these protesters get firearms Only a foreign intelligence service can supply firearms in a country. Foreign has instigated and supported this.He further alleged that misinformation played a significant role in intensifying the situation. Wazed claimed that a statement by Sheikh Hasina regarding Razakars was deliberately misrepresented online, leading to heightened tensions. Someone took a statement from my mother, twisted it, and spread it tremendously online. Clearly, some agency was very active online to inflame the situation, he said.In response to the violence, Wazed highlighted the governments swift action, including the suspension of police officers who used excessive force and the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the deaths.As Bangladesh navigates its current political turbulence, Wazeds comments underscore the complex interplay of domestic unrest and suspected foreign interference.In addition to this, Joy also expressed his gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swift actions taken by his government in response to recent developments in Bangladesh that led to Hasinas departure from office.Addressing circulating rumors, Wazed firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Sheikh Hasinas visa had been revoked or that she had sought political asylum in another country. In an exclusive interview with ANI, he clarified, No one has revoked her visa. She has not applied for political asylum anywhere. Those are all rumors.
