Hasina’s departure was ‘part of a package’, says Zahed
This news article from The Daily Star (Bangladesh), dated August 5, 2026, reports on statements made by Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, the government's adviser on Information and Broadcasting, regarding ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure from Bangladesh. At a weekly press briefing, Zahed described Hasina's exit as "part of a package," framing it as a natural outcome of the mass uprising that removed her from power, and stated the government has no plans to investigate those who facilitated her departure. The article also covers Zahed's remarks on geopolitical matters, including meetings involving the Indian High Commissioner, a visiting U.S. envoy, and an Awami League leader. He dismissed suggestions that the government is under external pressure, asserting it maintains balanced diplomatic relations with multiple countries — including the U.S., Russia, China, Iran, and India — without the geopolitical constraints of the previous administration.
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The Daily Star. "Hasina’s departure was ‘part of a package’, says Zahed." The Daily Star, 2026. July Archive. https://julyarchive.org/sources/hasina-s-departure-was-part-of-a-package-says-zahed-61ebe00f.
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