Sajeeb Wazed Joy Dismisses Rumors of Sheikh Hasina Seeking Asylum, Reaffirms Her Commitment to Bangladesh

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has categorically dismissed rumors that his mother has applied for asylum. In an exclusive interview with ANI on Saturday, Joy clarified that Sheikh Hasina has no intentions of seeking refuge abroad and plans to retire to her village home in Bangladesh, irrespective of her political status.

“These are all rumors. My mother has not applied for asylum anywhere. She has spent most of her life in Bangladesh and has no desire to live outside the country. Her plan at the end of this term is to retire and live in her village home, whether she continues in politics or not. She wants to go back home,” Joy stated.

When asked about the possibility of Sheikh Hasina returning to politics, Joy refrained from giving a definitive answer, suggesting that such questions should be directed to her. He emphasized that, unlike many political families, his family does not harbor a greed for power. “None of us, except my mother, have had a desire for power or politics. The rest of my family has settled abroad. I have lived in the U.S. for almost 30 years. But our motivation has always been to work for the betterment of Bangladesh,” he added.

Joy also expressed his family’s unwavering commitment to restoring democracy and law and order in Bangladesh. “We cannot stand by and watch our country descend into chaos. To restore democracy, to re-establish law and order, and to ensure the safety of our people—whatever is required, we will do,” he affirmed.

Commenting on the current situation in Bangladesh, Joy painted a bleak picture, describing a complete breakdown of law and order and highlighting the severe plight of minorities. “There is no law and order. Minorities are being attacked, and it has fallen on the citizens themselves to try and maintain security. We’ve asked our Awami League members, particularly the youth, to protect our leaders and minorities. But across the country, it’s not feasible. Law enforcement agencies have effectively ceased to operate; there are no police in Bangladesh right now,” he lamented.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy’s statements come amid growing concerns over the political and social stability in Bangladesh, as the country grapples with significant challenges.