Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has made her first public statement. She demanded strong action against those involved in the violence. In her emotional address, Sheikh Hasina recalled the tragic events of August 15, 1975, when her father, President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, her brothers, uncle, and many other family members and associates were brutally murdered. She expressed her profound respect for her father, known affectionately as Bangabandhu, and paid tribute to all the victims.
Sheikh Hasina expressed her condolences to the victims of the recent violence and unrest, which has claimed the lives of many innocent people, including students, teachers, and police officers. Highlighting the turmoil that has engulfed the country since July, she called for decisive action against those responsible for the bloodshed and chaos.
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Justice for the Perpetrators!
Sheikh Hasina stated, "My sympathies lie with those who, like me, are grappling with the pain of losing their loved ones. I demand a thorough investigation into these murders and acts of brutality, and that the culprits be identified and brought to justice."
In the midst of the protests in Bangladesh, the Bangabandhu Bhavan, built in memory of martyrs and serving as a museum, has been demolished. Sheikh Hasina highlighted its significance as a "monument to freedom" that reminds people of past atrocities.
The former PM said, "We, the two sisters, dedicated the house at Dhanmondi, where the heinous massacre of August 15, 1975, took place, to the people of Bengal. It was turned into a memorial museum. The house has been visited by many notable figures both from home and abroad. This museum is a monument to our freedom."
Sheikh Hasina urged her countrymen to observe National Mourning Day with dignity, emphasizing the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for Bangladesh's independence. She called on people to honor the martyrs through prayer and by laying wreaths at the memorial.
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Sheikh Hasina in India, Looking for Asylum Options
Sheikh Hasina is currently in India, but it is yet to be determined if she will stay here permanently. Reports suggest she is seeking asylum in other countries. The UK has reportedly declined her request for asylum, while she is now considering Finland and the United Arab Emirates as potential options.
An interim government has been formed in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's resignation, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who aims to restore peace and ensure peaceful elections in the future. Meanwhile, her main rival, Khaleda Zia, has been released. Party leaders have also appealed for Sheikh Hasina's deportation from India, to face the law in Bangladesh.
