They gave shelter to me and my sister and my different members of the family,” she mentioned.
Dhaka:
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday mentioned India is a ‘nice good friend’ of Bangladesh and the 2 neighbours have resolved many issues bilaterally, a day after she received an awesome majority within the basic elections and secured a file fourth straight time period.
The 76-year-old chief, who has been ruling the strategically situated South Asian nation since 2009, secured a fifth total time period within the one-sided election on Sunday, which witnessed a low turnout.
“India is a superb good friend of Bangladesh. They’ve supported us in 1971 and in addition in 1975. They gave shelter to me and my sister and my different members of the family,” she mentioned, referring to her interval in exile when she stayed in India for six years after the killing of her members of the family.
In August 1975, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, his spouse and their three sons had been assassinated of their residence by navy officers. His daughters Hasina and Rehana survived the purge as they had been overseas.
“We think about India as our next-door neighbour. We had many issues however we resolved it bilaterally. So, I actually admire that we’ve an exquisite relationship with India,” she mentioned whereas responding to a query.
“I’ve a superb relationship with each nation as a result of that’s our motto,” she added.
She mentioned that the primary focus of her authorities within the subsequent 5 years shall be on financial progress.
She mentioned she tries to work for her folks. “With motherly affection, I take care of my individuals who gave me this chance. Repeatedly folks have voted for me, and that’s the reason I’m right here,” she added.
When in comparison with international leaders like former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi and Sri Lanka’s former prime minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Hasina mentioned, “They’re very nice women. I’m not. I’m quite simple, only a widespread particular person.”
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