WASHINGTON, USA: The White House has firmly denied any involvement in the recent ousting of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, dismissing claims of U.S. interference as “simply false.” This statement comes after Hasina, 76, stepped down on August 5 following a student-led uprising against her government, fleeing to India.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized that the United States had no role in these events, stating, “This is a choice for and by the Bangladeshi people. We believe that the Bangladeshi people should determine the future of their government.”
The allegations of foreign involvement were initially raised by Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who suggested that external forces supported the protests. However, he provided no evidence to substantiate these claims. In the past, Hasina had accused an unnamed “white-skinned” foreign country of conspiring against her government, particularly after being denied permission to build an airbase.
Despite these tensions, the U.S. has generally maintained friendly relations with Bangladesh, though it has been critical of what it perceives as undemocratic practices under Hasina’s leadership. Following her removal, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has taken over as the head of an interim government.
