Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has made a powerful appeal to her countrymen from exile in India, criticising Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and his interim government. In her first public address since leaving Bangladesh, Hasina described Yunus as a “murderous fascist” and said his administration has created fear and instability in the nation.
Hasina, leader of the Awami League, said Bangladeshis are living through a difficult time since her removal in August 2024. She painted a picture of streets filled with violence, lawlessness, and ordinary people struggling to feel safe. She called the Yunus-led government illegal and accused it of being influenced by foreign powers, failing to serve the needs of the people.
Addressing citizens directly, Hasina urged Bangladeshis to stand together to protect democracy and the country’s constitution. She invoked the memory of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding leader, saying the fight for justice today continues the spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
To restore order, Hasina unveiled a five-point plan, asking for the removal of the Yunus government and the creation of conditions for free and fair elections, an end to street violence, safety and protection for women, minorities, and vulnerable citizens, a halt to politically motivated arrests and harassment of opposition members, and an impartial investigation by the United Nations into recent events in Bangladesh.
Her message was both urgent and emotional, highlighting the struggles of everyday Bangladeshis under the interim government.
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