Sheikh Hasina's Son Calls for Boycott of 'Rigged' Bangladesh Polls, Cites Terrorist Rule

• Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former PM Sheikh Hasina, urged a boycott of Bangladesh's February 12 general elections, calling them 'rigged'.
• Speaking via video call at an event in India, Joy claimed 'terrorists are ruling in Bangladesh' and accused Muhammad Yunus of working with Islamic extremists.
• He alleged that the US is supporting Tarique Rahman (BNP chairman) despite acts of arson and vandalism, criticizing their perceived self-interest.
• Joy stated that during Awami League's 17-year rule, Bangladesh was free of terrorism, but now Lashkar-e-Taliban and Al-Qaeda operatives move freely.
• He warned that Jamaat is effectively in power, and the election outcome is predetermined, urging citizens to boycott to 'save Bangladesh'.

Why It Matters: Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, calls for a boycott of Bangladesh's 'rigged' Feb 12 polls, citing terrorist rule.