Amid the violence in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on Monday, and a major demand has been made by Bangladesh. The President of the Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, has demanded that India arrest Sheikh Hasina and send her back to Bangladesh. He stated that while they desire good relations with India, Sheikh Hasina must be returned.
The Bar Association President also demanded that Sheikh Hasina's sister, Sheikh Rehana, be sent back to Bangladesh with her.
According to Bangladeshi newspaper 'Daily Star,' AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon mentioned in a statement, 'We want to maintain good relations with the people of India. Please arrest and send back Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana who have fled the country. Sheikh Hasina has caused the deaths of many people in Bangladesh.'
Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on Monday evening
Since last month, student protests in Bangladesh escalated suddenly on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people. Protesters began marching towards Dhaka on Monday. Amid the chaos, Sheikh Hasina had to leave the country urgently. Along with her sister, she landed in Agartala, India, aboard a military helicopter. She later moved to a safe house at Hindon Air Force Base near Ghaziabad, Delhi, where she is currently staying.
During this time, Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, has been in constant communication with the media. He revealed that after serving as Prime Minister for the fourth consecutive term, Sheikh Hasina will not return to politics. Earlier this year, she won her fifth general election.
In an interview with India Today, Wazed said, 'I spoke to her (Sheikh Hasina) yesterday, and she is safe but disappointed. She is disheartened because she did so much for Bangladesh, yet some people turned against her.'
Sheikh Hasina is not seeking asylum
Wazed dismissed media reports claiming that Sheikh Hasina sought asylum in Britain and might soon travel to London. He clarified that these reports are false and that his mother has not requested asylum from any country.
He also added, 'She has not made such a decision. It is up to her to decide what she wants to do. She may visit different countries to see her grandchildren. Our entire family lives abroad, so news about her seeking asylum is just rumors.'
Violence continues in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh military has announced an interim government with Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus appointed as chief advisor. Despite this, the violence in Bangladesh shows no sign of abating, with chaos prevailing everywhere.
Protestors are targeting leaders of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party. The bodies of 20 party leaders have been recovered. Looting and vandalism are rampant, and minorities are being targeted. Hindu residents and their temples in Bangladesh are under attack.
