The daughter of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Saima Wazed, expressed her deep anguish over not being able to hug her mother due to the ongoing political situation in the country.

In a recent interview, Wazed, who is also a prominent mental health advocate, spoke candidly about the emotional toll the current circumstances have taken on her and her family.

“I can’t see my mother, I can’t hug my mother,” Wazed said, her voice trembling with emotion. “That is the most painful part for me.”

The Prime Minister’s daughter has been unable to visit her mother in Bangladesh due to the tense political climate and security concerns. Sheikh Hasina has been the subject of ongoing protests and demonstrations in the country, with her opponents calling for her resignation.

Wazed, who is based in the United States, said the separation from her mother has been particularly difficult, especially given her mother’s advancing age and health concerns. “I worry about her health. I worry about her safety,” she said.

Despite the challenges, Wazed expressed her unwavering support for her mother’s leadership and her commitment to the people of Bangladesh. “My mother is a strong woman, and she is fighting for the people of this country,” Wazed said. “I am proud of her, and I will continue to stand by her side.”

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The heartfelt interview has resonated with many Bangladeshis, who have expressed their empathy and solidarity with the Prime Minister’s family during this trying time.