Sheikh Hasina won’t return to politics, says son

DHAKA: Son of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wajid, stated that his mother will not return to politics.

He explained that her departure from Bangladesh was made against her family’s wishes due to safety concerns.

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In a media statement, Hasina’s son said that it was a “significant setback” to see his mother’s government end in this manner. In spite of her extensive “efforts” for the country’s development. He said that his mother’s contributions to Bangladesh’s economy were commendable and even garnered international recognition.

The son also defended the government’s response to protesters, describing it as appropriate. He also repeated that Sheikh Hasina’s political career was over.