Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a scathing attack on the interim administration of her country. Sheikh Hasina accused Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus of running a ‘fascist administration’ that allows terrorists and radicals to operate without hindrance.
Hasina, while digitally addressing a gathering of foreign supporters of ‘Awami League’ in London on Sunday, accused Yunus of being the ‘key conspirator’ of the turmoil in July-August that ousted her government from power. Evicted. The former prime minister pledged to bring Yunus and his associates to justice under Bangladeshi law. He criticized Yunus and his interim government for alleged persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Sheikh Hasina said, ‘After August 5, attacks on places of worship of minorities, Hindus, Christians and followers of Buddhism have increased. We condemn it. Jamaat and terrorists have got a free hand in the new regime.
Audio recording shared on Facebook page
The audio recording of Hasina’s address was shared on the Facebook pages of ‘Bangladesh Students League’ and ‘Bangladesh Awami League’. His comment came before the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to Dhaka on Monday. Misri expressed India’s concerns over the safety of minorities during his visit to Dhaka and noted ‘regretful incidents of attacks on cultural, religious and diplomatic properties’ in the country.
In the last few weeks, incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities as well as attacks on temples have increased in Bangladesh, about which India has expressed concern.
37 minute digital address
During her 37-minute digital address via phone, Hasina said, ‘Bangladesh is now in the grip of a fascist regime, where the democratic rights of the people have been abolished. The achievements of our government in poverty alleviation and infrastructure development, strengthening democracy are being dashed under the leadership of Yunus.
Serious allegations against Yunus government
Hasina accused the Yunus government of granting amnesty to terrorists and criminals, including those involved in arson and murders. He said, ‘The release of convicted criminals and terrorists, including those responsible for the attacks on the Bangladesh Parliament and other atrocities, proves the complicity of this government.’
determination to get justice
Hasina pledged that those responsible for the alleged atrocities being committed under the Yunus administration will be brought to justice. He said, ‘Mohammed Yunus and his associates are the main conspirators of the unrest in the country in July-August. They are behind the murder, arson and atrocities of students and policemen. The murderers and conspirators who harm our country will be held accountable under Bangladeshi law. Just as we took action against war criminals, justice will be meted out against today’s criminals too. No one will be able to escape the law.
Student-led protesters ended Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year rule on August 5. After unexpected anti-government protests, Hasina resigned from the post of Prime Minister and left the country and came to India on August 5 and is currently living here.
Hasina expressed anger over ‘judicial and administrative repression’ by the present government and cited the example of the case of Hindu saint Chinmoy Krishna Das. He said, ‘Chinmoy Krishna Das’s lawyer was stopped from representing his case, which is a gross violation of legal rights. This government is using every trick to suppress dissent and deny justice.
