In a scathing email interview with news agency ANI, ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of losing control over Bangladesh. Hasina warned that the country is spiraling into a “norm of violence” where radical Islamist forces have been granted a foothold in the state’s power structure.
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Hasina cited the recent assassination of radical student leader Sharif Osman Hadi as a primary indicator of the government’s inability to maintain basic security. Hadi, a leader of the Inqilab Moncho, was shot in Dhaka on December 12 and died in Singapore six days later.
According to Hasina:
- Government Impotence: She characterized the interim administration as either in denial or entirely powerless to stop the bloodshed.
- The “Hooligan” Narrative: She criticized Yunus for granting “immunity” to violent actors, alleging that the government frames agitators as “warriors” rather than criminals.
Allegations of Extremist Influence
A central pillar of Hasina’s attack is the claim that radicalism is no longer on the fringes but has been institutionalized. She alleged that the interim government has:
- Released convicted terrorists from prison.
- Placed extremist figures in cabinet and public positions.
- Used Yunus’s international reputation as a “moderate mask” to hide a hardline domestic agenda.
“India sees the chaos, the persecution of minorities, and the erosion of everything we built together,” Hasina stated, warning that secularism—once a core strength of the nation—is being systematically dismantled.
Deteriorating Relations with India
The former Prime Minister emphasized that the internal chaos is causing a diplomatic collapse, specifically with New Delhi. She pointed to several recent flashpoints:
- Targeting of Minorities: She highlighted the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu man who was beaten to death and set on fire over blasphemy allegations on December 18.
- Diplomatic Strains: Hasina defended India’s decision to suspend visa services in Chittagong, arguing that the security of diplomatic missions can no longer be guaranteed under the current regime.
A Climate of Uncertainty
As Bangladesh prepares for elections scheduled for February 2026, the atmosphere remains volatile. Media offices have been vandalized, and protests continue to erupt across the capital. Hasina’s comments suggest a growing narrative of “systemic failure,” framing the Yunus administration as an inexperienced caretaker that has allowed the country’s stability to be hijacked by radical elements.
