'Heartbroken, Can't See, Hug Mother': Sheikh Hasina's Daughter Saima Wazed (Photo @drSaimaWazed)
In her first reaction after Sheikh Hasina resigned as Bangladesh Prime Minister, Saima Wazed, Hasina’s daughter and the regional director for the World Health Organisation’s Southeast Asia division today expressed her dismay over the development saying that she is “so heartbroken” and cannot see and hug her mother during this difficult time.
In a post on X, Wazed also expressed her pain over the losses of lives in her country. However, she asserted her commitment to her functions as the regional director for the World Health Organisation’s Southeast Asia division.
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“Heartbroken with the loss of life in my country that I love. So heartbroken that I cannot see and hug my mother during this difficult time. I remain committed to my role as RD @WHOSEARO @WHO #HealthForAll #OneWHO also reaffirmed her commitment to her role as the regional director for the World Health Organisation’s Southeast Asia division,” Wazed wrote on X.
A psychologist by practice, Wazed has contributed considerably in the field of neurodevelopmental disorders, and has chaired Bangladesh’s National Advisory Committee on Neurodevelopmental Disorders. She has lived and worked in India, UK, USA, Canada, and the UAE for years.
On August 5, Hasina fled to India, fearing for her life, as demonstrators marched towards her residence. The nationwide protest against the quota system in government jobs had culminated in a call for regime change even though the top court of the country scaled down the controversial reservation system. Demanding justice for those who died during the protest, among others, the protesters stormed Hasina’s home despite the imposition of a curfew in the country. Clashes between the security forces and the protesters claimed at least 300 lives in the country.
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Hours after Hasina fled the country, the military general declared that it had taken over the rule, ensuring an interim government would be formed soon. On August 6, President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved the Parliament, saying that an interim government would be formed to preside over the fresh election.
Hasina reportedly remains in India, with political analysts suggesting that she has to stay for a while as going back to Bangladesh would not be possible soon.
