Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:53am on 13 Nov 2025,Thursday India Global
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized India's crucial role in preventing Bangladesh from becoming a "Pakistan-style hybrid regime" under Muhammad Yunus's leadership. Speaking exclusively to CNN-News18, Hasina called India Bangladesh's "steadfast friend" essential for preserving regional democratic stability. She urged India to support Bangladeshis' right to choose their government, warning against political instability. Hasina distinguished her India relationship from Yunus's, attributing his Delhi difficulties to "sponsorship of extremists, failure to protect religious minorities, and anti-India rhetoric." She accused Yunus of being a "cardboard-cutout leader" controlled by Hizb-ut Tahrir extremists. Hasina praised India's diplomatic backing, including calls for inclusive elections and highlighting minority persecution, stressing free elections are essential for restoring Bangladesh's democratic health.(PC: Wikimedia Commons)
