Awami League leader Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is set to make his first direct public appearance and speech before an Indian audience on Monday.
The event, framed around a discussion of the recently published book Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution, will feature Joy addressing attendees virtually from abroad, marking a significant and historic moment amid Bangladesh’s turbulent political landscape.
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The program, organised by Khola Hawa, is scheduled for 4:30pm at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), 9A Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata-71. Entry is open to the public, with live streaming available on the official Facebook page and YouTube channel of the Bangladesh Awami League.
Sajeeb Wazed, grandson of Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, will speak on contemporary political realities in Bangladesh and future prospects. This virtual address comes at a critical juncture, amid ongoing scrutiny of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government ahead of upcoming elections.
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Recent reports highlight Joy’s warnings about threats to regional security, including risks to India from rising Islamist influences under the current regime.
The discussion promises depth, with a distinguished panel of speakers and moderators, including:
– Dr. Pankaj Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party representative)
– Saira Shah Halim (Commentator)
– Koushan Mitra (Bharatiya Jatiya Congress)
– Joydeb Ghosal (Senior journalist)
– Deep Halder (Author)
– Shahidul Hasan Khokon (Author)
Moderated by Swapan Dasgupta, former Rajya Sabha member and senior journalist, the event will host representatives from various Indian political parties, intellectuals, artists, litterateurs, journalists, and civil society figuresโensuring a multifaceted dialogue on democracy, regional politics, and Bangladesh’s path forward.
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The book, co-authored by Deep Halder, Jaideep Mazumdar, and Sahidul Hasan Khokon, chronicles the events leading to the 2024 upheaval and frames it as an “unfinished revolution.” The discussion is expected to extend beyond literary analysis, carrying messages with far-reaching implications for South Asian stability and Bangladesh’s democratic future.
This appearance follows Sheikh Hasina’s recent public statements from exile condemning the interim administration, and it underscores growing international attention on Bangladesh’s political trajectory. Diplomatic observers view Joy’s engagement as symbolically potent, potentially influencing perceptions in India and beyond as elections approach.
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