In a scathing interview with ANI, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a fierce verbal offensive against the interim administration headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus. Hasina characterized the current state of Bangladesh as one of “absolute lawlessness,” asserting that the transition of power has led to a collapse of civil order and human rights.
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- Systemic Violence: Hasina pointed to the recent killing of activist Sharif Osman Hadi as a prime example of the deteriorating security situation. She argued that the violence used to oust her has not ceased but has instead “multiplied” under the new leadership.
- Radicalization of Power: The former Prime Minister alleged that Yunus has integrated “extremists into cabinet positions” and released convicted terrorists. She claimed that Yunus serves as a respectable global “mask” for radical elements who are systematically dismantling the country’s secular institutions.
- Culture of Impunity: Hasina accused the interim government of granting “immunity to hooligans” and failing to prosecute those responsible for attacks on religious minorities, media houses, and diplomatic missions.
- Failure to Protect Minorities: Citing the lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das, Hasina claimed the administration has failed in its duty to safeguard minority communities, leading to increased communal tension.
Rejection of the Judiciary
Addressing the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) recent decision to sentence her to death in absentia, Hasina dismissed the verdict as “political assassination in judicial robes.” She maintained that she would only return to Bangladesh once a “legitimate government” and a truly independent judiciary are restored.
Impact on Foreign Relations
Hasina laid the blame for the current “hostile” state of India-Bangladesh relations squarely on Muhammad Yunus. She claimed that provocative rhetoric and the failure to protect Indian interests and personnel have severely damaged the bilateral bond.
