Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday referred to as for a complete investigation into the July ‘killings and vandalism.’ She urged authorities to determine and punish these accountable for the incidents.
In her first assertion since departing Bangladesh following her obvious resignation, Sheikh Hasina urged residents to watch Nationwide Mourning Day on August 15 with dignity and solemnity. She referred to as on the general public to ‘pray for the salvation of all souls’ at Bangabandhu Bhaban by providing floral garlands and praying for the salvation of all souls.
Sajeeb Wazed Pleasure, son of Sheikh Hasina, issued an announcement on her behalf through his social media deal with on X, noting that whereas Bangladesh has earned recognition as a revered growing nation, that ‘honor has been tarnished.’
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ভাই ও বোনেরা, ১৯৭৫ সালে ১৫ই আগস্ট বাংলাদেশের রাষ্ট্রপতি জাতির পিতা বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমানকে নির্মমভাবে হত্যা করে। তাঁর প্রতি গভীর শ্রদ্ধা জানাই। একই সাথে আমার মা বেগম ফজিলাতুন্নেসা, আমার তিন ভাই মুক্তিযোদ্ধা ক্যাপ্টেন শেখ কামাল,…
— Sajeeb Wazed (@sajeebwazed) August 13, 2024
“Since final July many recent lives have been misplaced because of vandalism, arson and violence within the title of agitation… My condolences to these like me who’re residing with the ache of shedding a liked one. I demand that these concerned in these killings and vandalism be correctly investigated and the culprits be recognized and punished accordingly,” the assertion learn.
‘Honour Has Been Tarnished’: Hasina
On the alleged disrespect of Mujibur Rahman’s statue, the previous PM stated, “The recollections that had been our solace have been burnt to ashes. The Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been subjected to utmost disrespect.”
She highlighted that it was Rahman’s management that gave the nation a ‘separate identification.’ “That is an insult to the blood of the lakhs of martyrs who fought for our freedom. I demand justice from the folks of the nation,” she added.
Bangladesh is dealing with extreme political turmoil following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as Prime Minister on August 5, amid escalating protests. The scholar’s protest that originally demanded to abolish the quota system for presidency jobs turned into broader anti-government protests.
