Sheikh Hasina Counters 'Boycott India' Campaign with Sari and Spice Challenge

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:47pm on 01 Apr 2024,Monday International

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina responded to the 'Boycott India' campaign by challenging opposition leaders to burn their wives' Indian saris. Hasina, known for her love of saris, questioned the sincerity of the boycott and accused BNP leaders of hypocrisy. She also challenged them to cook without Indian spices. The campaign, fueled by online sentiment, saw a drop in sales of Indian products in Dhaka markets. Opposition parties, including BNP, initially distanced themselves but later joined the movement, prompting criticism from Hasina's Awami League.            

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