New Delhi: Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a “strong protest” with India over what it described as “false and fabricated comments and statements” made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ministry accused Hasina, who is currently in exile in India, of repeatedly making such remarks across various platforms, including social media.
In a Facebook post, the ministry said that her comments are “instigating instability in Bangladesh.” A protest note was handed over to India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka, expressing “deep concern, disappointment and serious reservation of the Government of Bangladesh, as such statements are hurting the sentiments of the people.”
“The Ministry also emphasised that such activities by her, are considered as a hostile act towards Bangladesh and are not conducive to the efforts at establishing a healthy relationship between the two countries,” the Facebook post read.
Bangladesh seeks intervention
The foreign affairs ministry of Bangladesh requested the Indian government to “immediately take appropriate measures, in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding, to stop her from making such false, fabricated and incendiary statements using social media and other communications while she is in India.”
On Wednesday, a mob attacked the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh’s founding leader and father of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to local media reports. Footage from the scene showed flames on one of the floors of the house.
Protesters storm Awami office
Protesters, who were reportedly demanding a ban on the Awami League, broke through the gate before storming the premises and causing extensive damage, Dhaka Tribune reported, citing UNB. Sheikh Hasina, 77, has been living in India since August 5 last year after fleeing Bangladesh in the wake of a massive student-led movement that led to the fall of her party’s 16-year rule.
