Sheikh Hasina son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, announced on Monday that his mother will not return to politics following her resignation and departure from Bangladesh. Hasina’s 15-year term as Prime Minister concluded with her arrival in India.
Joy told the BBC’s Newshour that his mother was “disappointed” that a minority group opposed her despite her extensive efforts. He added that Hasina had been considering stepping down since Sunday.
Defending his mother’s tenure, Joy highlighted that she transformed Bangladesh from a struggling state into one of Asia’s rising economic tigers. He stated that Hasina left the country at her family’s urging for her safety.
Joy addressed accusations of the government’s heavy-handed response to protests, noting the violence faced by police officers, including 13 killed the previous day.
Hasina’s resignation followed weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs, which resulted in over 300 deaths and intensified opposition to her rule.
The resignation could heighten instability in Bangladesh, a nation already facing unemployment, corruption, and climate challenges. The main airport in Dhaka has suspended operations amid the unrest.
