Hasina's remarks

What Hasina fails to recognise is that by arguing that FBI and CIA could have unfolded the motive behind the arms haul, she has supported foreign intervention in domestic politics of Bangladesh. As a former prime minister she cannot escape her responsibility in a matter like this.

Given the changing geopolitical scene, perhaps Hasina came to believe that an appeasing statement directed towards the sole superpower would make her ascendance to power a smooth experience, but such calculations are wrong, as the people of Bangladesh will decide whom they will elect as their future prime minister.

Lastly, I suggest that as a leader, Sheikh Hasina rather learn to trust and uphold the dignity of her own people and realise the inherent lesson of the maxim: never dig a hole for your enemy, as one day, you would fall into it as well.