Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been held guilty by the International Crimes Tribunal, which declared she deserves the maximum punishment for alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s violent uprising. Speaking ahead of the verdict, Hasina dismissed the charges as false and politically motivated.
Hasina Rejects Charges, Calls Case A Political Vendetta
In an audio message to Awami League supporters, Sheikh Hasina accused the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus of attempting to “finish off” her political party. She insisted that Awami League’s roots were strong and not dependent on any “usurper of power”.
Hasina, now living in Delhi after fleeing Bangladesh during anti-government protests, claimed the allegations were fabricated. She said the interim regime gave amnesty to individuals accused of killing police personnel, Awami League workers, journalists, and cultural figures, effectively denying justice to victims’ families.
Political Tensions After Her Escape And Trial Boycott
A close ally of India, Hasina escaped to Delhi last year after massive protests turned violent. She resigned shortly before leaving the country. The Yunus-led interim government then filed charges of crimes against humanity and ordered her to appear for trial in Dhaka—summons she ignored.
Hasina argued that removing an elected leader through force violates the Bangladesh constitution and accused Yunus of “meticulous designs” to seize power. She also condemned the vandalism at Gonobhaban after her ouster, calling it an act of hooliganism rather than revolution.
Hasina Vows To Return To Politics Despite Verdict
The former Prime Minister insisted she would continue fighting for Bangladesh’s people. Pointing to her government’s record—from accepting Rohingya refugees to improving livelihoods—she said the country’s current economic decline is proof of the interim regime’s failures.
She urged supporters not to lose hope, saying accountability will eventually come. “I am alive, I will stay alive, and I will work again for my people,” she said, ending with “Jai Bangla, Bangladesh.”
