On Monday, the White House firmly denied any involvement in the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, specifically addressing allegations that the U.S. played a role in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre stated at a press briefing that any claims of U.S. interference are "simply false."

This denial comes in response to a report from the Economic Times of India, which cited Hasina as alleging that the U.S. sought to remove her to gain control over Bangladesh's Saint Martin island in the Bay of Bengal. However, Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, refuted these claims on social media, asserting that his mother never made such statements.

The White House emphasized its stance that the future of Bangladesh's government should be determined by its own people. In the wake of the political turmoil and violence triggered by student protests over government job quotas, an interim government led by Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has been established.

This interim administration is tasked with organizing elections in Bangladesh. The unrest followed Hasina's controversial fourth-term victory in January, which the U.S. State Department criticized as not being free and fair, leading to a boycott by the opposition.