Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has addressed concerns regarding the potential diplomatic fallout of her recent public remarks. In a statement reported by The Hindu, Hasina questioned the premise that her press conference could cause damage to the relationship between India and Bangladesh. She explicitly stated, 'How can my press conference damage India-Bangladesh relations? I am not so powerful,' suggesting that the impact of her words has been overstated by critics or observers.

The comments come amid a period of political transition in Bangladesh and ongoing scrutiny regarding the nation's foreign policy. While Hasina’s tenure as Prime Minister was characterized by a strong strategic partnership with India, her recent remarks appear to be a defensive response to accusations that her public discourse might be complicating current diplomatic efforts. The Hindu’s report focuses on her personal denial of influence, framing the issue as a rhetorical question posed by the former leader to deflect responsibility for regional tensions. There is currently no official response from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs or the current Bangladeshi interim government regarding these specific claims.