Dhaka:Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called the South Asian nation’s interim government chief Muhammad Yunus a “mobster” and accused him of unleashing “terrorists” and fostering “lawlessness” in the country.
In response, Dhaka reaffirmed its commitment to bringing her back from India and stressed securing Ms Hasina’s extradition remains its top priority.
Ms Hasina, who fled to India after her government was toppled in a student-led uprising on August 5, 2024.
Accusing Mr Yunus of dissolving all inquiry committees, Ms Hasina alleged the interim government has “unleashed terrorists” to butcher people.
“They are destroying Bangladesh,” she said. Ms Hasina further claimed that she escaped an assassination attempt narrowly when her government was overthrown, stating, “By the grace of God, I was kept alive to do something good. I will return and ensure justice for all of you.”
The former premier added that “mobster” Muhammad Yunus and others who caused these killings would be brought to justice “on Bangla soil”.
“This government that usurped power has to go. People have to ensure that. Human rights violations under him (Mr Yunus) have been unprecedented. We have to ensure the people put him out of power,” she added.
Dhaka’s Response
Soon after Ms Hasina’s Zoom interaction, Bangladesh’s interim administration stressed that securing the former Prime Minister’s extradition from India remains their topmost priority.
“This is the government’s top priority. We will continue our efforts to extradite Hasina to hold her trial in person,” said Mr Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam.
