US Denies Involvement in Bangladesh Political Unrest

The United States has strongly refuted allegations suggesting its involvement in the political turmoil that led to the ousting of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The accusation, deemed ''laughable'' and ''false'' by US officials, centers around claims that the US orchestrated the mass protests that culminated in Hasina's resignation.

Sheikh Hasina, who faced widespread protests over a controversial jobs quota system, resigned and fled to India on August 5. In the wake of her departure, an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was established in Bangladesh.

Reacting to these allegations, Vedant Patel, the US State Department's principal deputy spokesperson, firmly denied any US involvement. Patel emphasized the United States' ongoing commitment to combating misinformation, particularly in collaboration with South Asian partners. Meanwhile, the US continues to monitor the situation closely, with President Joe Biden consistently vocal on human rights issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)