New Delhi: Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has accused Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of instigating the current unrest in Bangladesh. Speaking on Thursday, Joy suggested that there is circumstantial evidence of foreign interference, particularly pointing to ISIs role.Evidence of ISI involvementI am quite certain, given the circumstantial evidence I suspect Pakistan ISIs involvement, Joy asserted. He described the protests and attacks as coordinated and meticulously planned, suggesting that they were intentionally aggravated through social media efforts. Joy claimed that regardless of the governments attempts to control the situation, the unrest was exacerbated by external forces.Sheikh Hasinas return contingent on democracyJoy also stated that his mother, Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and left Bangladesh, will return once democracy is re-established. However, it remains undecided whether the 76-year-old will return as an active or retired politician. He emphasized that the Sheikh Mujib family and the Awami League will continue to support the people of Bangladesh and will not abandon their political responsibilities.Yes, it is true that I had said she wouldnt return to Bangladesh. But a lot has changed in the last two days following continuous attacks on our leaders and party workers across the country, Joy was quoted by PTI. She will definitely return to Bangladesh once democracy is restored.Appeals to India for supportJoy expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for safeguarding his mother. He urged India to play a vital role in building international opinion and applying pressure for the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh. I owe my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi, Joy said. If India wants stability in its eastern backyard, then they have to pressure the international community and take the lead to ensure the quick restoration of democracy.He labeled the Awami League as an all-weather ally of India and highlighted the need for India to ensure the security of its leaders in Bangladesh.Concerns about political stabilityJoy also criticized the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Mohammad Yunus, for the deteriorating law and order, likening the situation to Afghanistan. The country is turning into a state of anarchy and becoming a second Afghanistan in the region, he warned. Joy called for a level playing field in future elections and emphasized the need for the Awami Leagues inclusion in any representative democracy.Yunus took the oath as the head of Bangladeshs interim government on Thursday, in a ceremony administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin in Dhaka.Familys continued political influenceJoy reiterated that his family would remain involved in Bangladeshi politics, noting that either the Awami League or the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) would return to power once democracy is restored. He mentioned that his mother has been actively communicating with party leaders. Despite speculation, Joy did not confirm whether he or his sister Saima Wazed would enter politics, stating only that he would do whatever it takes to save Bangladesh and protect the Awami League.
