Sajeeb Wazed Claims Bangladesh Has Become a New Security Threat to India

Wazed directed sharp criticism toward the administration of Muhammad Yunus, specifically targeting the passage of an Indemnity Bill that granted blanket immunity to protesters. He argued this legal shield protects individuals responsible for the deaths of civilians and police officers, labeling the move a violation of international human rights norms. Beyond the legal landscape, he highlighted a growing humanitarian crisis, alleging that tens of thousands of Awami League members remain imprisoned without trial, bail, or due process, with reports of elderly detainees dying while in custody.

Discrepancies in casualty figures from the July-August 2024 protests also drew his scrutiny. Wazed questioned the United Nations' estimate of 1,400 deaths, noting it significantly exceeds the government's count of approximately 800. He claimed the UN has failed to provide names to substantiate the higher figure, while simultaneously criticizing the scope of their assessment, which concluded in mid-August despite ongoing violence. Amid these claims, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs maintained distance from the event, clarifying that the government played no role in organizing the forum or endorsing the views expressed by Hasina’s camp.