Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has admitted that India was aware of the massive protests against Sheikh Hasina's regime in Bangladesh but refrained from intervening. He stated that India lacked the "necessary influence" to dictate Hasina’s actions and could only offer advice. Jaishankar also hinted at a possible revival of SAARC and addressed concerns about Bangladesh’s military receiving warnings from Turkey’s intelligence—claims later denied by ISPR.