Bangladesh protests Hasina’s activities in India

Bangladesh today lodged a formal protest with India over ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s activities during her stay in India, which Dhaka considers provocative.

“We asked (summon) Indian deputy High Commissioner, as the high commissioner was not here, and handed over him our protest note,” Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain told reporters at a briefing at the foreign ministry here.

“Dhaka had previously urged New Delhi to prevent Hasina from engaging in such activities, but we did not receive any response,” he said.

Hossain said that the foreign ministry today once again conveyed its objections through the Indian acting envoy Pawan Badhe.

Responding to a question, the foreign affairs adviser described Hasina’s recent statements as highly aggressive, suggesting that they could have offended the sentiments of the younger generation.

“We will observe what actions India takes,” Hossain said, emphasizing that Bangladesh continues to urge India to ensure that Hasina refrains from such activities.

When asked about reviewing the previous agreements signed with India, Hossain commented that the deal with Adani was not in Bangladesh’s best interest.

Regarding India’s stance on Hasina’s activities, he said, India claimed they are not providing her with a platform to give speech online.

In response to international media coverage, foreign adviser Hossain remarked, “We anticipate negative reactions, including concerns over the destruction at Dhanmondi 32. But, we consider this as an expression of public anger.”

The adviser assured that the government would take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. (BSS)