Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh when caretaker government announces elections, says son
Dhaka: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country once the newly formed caretaker government sets a date for elections, according to her son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy. Hasina fled to India on Monday after weeks of violent protests led to her resignation.
A caretaker government, headed by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus, was sworn in on Thursday, with the responsibility of overseeing the upcoming elections. Speaking to the Times of India, Joy, who is based in the US, stated, "For the time being, she (Hasina) is in India. She will go back to Bangladesh the moment the interim government decides to hold an election."
The Awami League, Hasina's party, is not part of the interim government. Her resignation came in the wake of a student-led uprising and nationwide violence that resulted in approximately 300 deaths and thousands of injuries.
Currently, Hasina is taking refuge in a safe house in the New Delhi area. Indian media reports suggest that she may seek asylum in Britain, although the British Home Office has not commented on the matter.
India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed on Thursday that he had discussions with his British counterpart regarding Bangladesh but did not disclose further details.
Joy also mentioned that he would consider entering politics if necessary, adding, "I am sure the Awami League will take part in the election, and we might even win."
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Remarks against St Francis Xavier: Right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar gets bail
Panaji (PTI): A court in Goa on Saturday granted bail to right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, who was arrested after he allegedly made derogatory comments against St Francis Xavier.
Judicial Magistrate First Class, Vasco, granted regular bail to Khattar, currently admitted to Goa Medical College and Hospital at Bambolim for treatment of chest pain after he was shifted from the District Hospital in Mapusa two days back.
A row erupted after a video of remarks by Khattar, the founder of Sanatan Mahasangh, at an event on April 18 in the presence of Swami Brahmeshanand, State Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho and BJP MLAs Sankulp Amonkar and Daji (Krishna) Salkar, went viral.
St Francis Xavier is revered as the patron saint of Goa.
The controversial remarks led to the Vasco Police registering an FIR against Khattar on charges of hurting religious sentiments and creating enmity between groups.
He was detained in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, by local police. His custody was later handed over to the Goa Crime Branch, according to officials.
