Sheikh Hasina’s political aide thanks India for shelte |

US Awami League Vice President Dr. Rabbi Alam, a close aide of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressed his confidence in her eventual return as Prime Minister despite the ongoing political crisis.

Alam raised concerns over the current political situation in Bangladesh, calling it an “attack” on the country and urging the international community to intervene, according to reports from Indian news channels.

Alam thanked India for providing shelter to Sheikh Hasina and other leaders, acknowledging the support provided by the Indian government. He specifically thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating safe travel for Sheikh Hasina.

“Bangladesh is under attack, and it needs to be addressed by the international community. A political uprising is fine, but that is not what has been going on in Bangladesh. This is a terrorist uprising… Many of our leaders are sheltered here in India, and we are very thankful to the Indian government for providing the alignment,” he stated.

Alam reaffirmed his belief that Sheikh Hasina would return to power, stating that the young generation in Bangladesh had made a mistake, though he believed they had been manipulated.

“Sheikh Hasina is coming back as the Prime Minister. The young generation has made a mistake, but that’s not their fault; they have been manipulated,” Alam said.

In a related development, a court in Dhaka recently ordered the seizure of Sheikh Hasina’s family properties, including her Dhanmondi residence, and 124 bank accounts. This decision came amidst the political unrest in the country, which saw Hasina ousted following weeks of student-led protests and violence that left over 600 people dead.

The situation took a significant turn after the formation of an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.

However, Sheikh Hasina and other prominent leaders remain in exile in India.

Alam also addressed the recent protests in Bangladesh, criticising the ongoing turmoil and expressing his dissatisfaction with the current political leadership. “We want to ask the Bangladesh Advisor to step down and go back to where he came from,” Alam added.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs lodged a formal protest against the “false and fabricated” comments being made by Sheikh Hasina and other leaders in exile, accusing them of inciting instability. The government has requested India to take appropriate measures to curb such statements.

In January, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued an arrest warrant for Sheikh Hasina and 10 others, including her former Defence Adviser and Inspector General of Police, in connection with allegations of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.