Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina claimed in an interview that the US attempted to remove her from power over Saint Martin Island's sovereignty.

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina claimed in an interview that the US attempted to remove her from power due to her refusal to cede Saint Martin Island's sovereignty. Located in the Bay of Bengal, the island's strategic importance highlights concerns over China's Belt and Road Initiative in the region. A coral reef island with diverse marine life, Saint Martin's economy relies on fishing, rice-coconut cultivation, and tourism.