# Sajeeb Wazed Warns of Militancy Risks in Bangladesh

2026-08-06T11:45:13+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, warned that Bangladesh could become a source of terrorist recruitment, creating risks for India’s eastern border. Speaking virtually from the United States, he alleged that Pakistan’s ISI was operating freely, convicted militants had been released, and Hizb ut-Tahrir and Al-Qaeda-linked individuals were appearing publicly. He also questioned differing death tolls for the 2024 unrest and criticised legal protection for those accused of killings. Hasina said she plans to return to Bangladesh in December after leaving in August 2024. LiveMint reported that the Bangladesh government condemned her comments, while Hindustan Times did not mention an official response. The allegations were not independently verified in either report.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistans-isi-has-a-free-hand-in-bangladesh-sheikh-hasinas-son-calls-it-a-problem-for-india-101785945817067.html>
- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-may-become-another-pakistan-a-major-source-of-terrorist-recruitment-sheikh-hasina-s-son-warns-india-11786016719180.html>

Tags: Bangladesh, ISI, militancy, Sajeeb Wazed, Sheikh Hasina
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