Dhaka, 0-08-2024 — Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has publicly suggested that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), may have played a role in the recent unrest in Bangladesh. Joy’s statements came in the wake of widespread protests and attacks that have escalated tensions across the country.
In his remarks, Joy pointed to the well-organized nature of the protests and the use of social media to amplify the unrest. He observed that the level of coordination and the sophistication of the attacks suggested a meticulously planned operation, raising suspicions about foreign involvement. Joy highlighted reports of rioters being armed with firearms, which he believes could only have been supplied by terrorist organizations or foreign entities. This led him to implicate the ISI as a potential actor behind the disturbances.
The assertion has added a new layer of complexity to the already charged political climate in Bangladesh. With Sheikh Hasina, now 76, remaining a central figure in the nation’s politics, the prospect of her return to Bangladesh once democracy is restored has sparked considerable speculation. It remains uncertain whether she would resume her role as an active politician or retire from public life.
Joy’s comments underscore the broader uncertainties and challenges facing Bangladeshi politics, particularly regarding the influence of external forces and the internal dynamics that contribute to the country’s current unrest.
Source : Times of India https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sheikh-hasinas-son-claims-pakistan-isi-behind-bangladesh-unrest-heres-why-101723162272668.html
