The White House has denied United States involvement in ousting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, describing the claim as simply false.
Recall that Hasina quit as prime minister on August 5 after a student-led uprising against her government and fled by helicopter to longtime ally India.
According to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the United States has no involvement whatsoever.
Jean-Pierre said any reports or rumoUrs accusing the United States government’s involvement in the events were simply false.
“This is a choice for and by the Bangladeshi people. We believe that the Bangladeshi people should determine the future of the Bangladeshi government, and that’s where we stand,” he said.
Hasina’s son and former government adviser, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, had alleged that unidentified foreign forces supported the protests, a claim for which he provided no evidence.
“I believe, at this point, it is from beyond Bangladesh.
“Only an intelligence agency would have the capability of smuggling and supplying weapons to protesters,” said the US-based Wazed.