Tue Apr 08 15:16:19 UTC 2025: ## Sheikh Hasina Vows Justice Amidst Allegations of Atrocities in Bangladesh
**New Delhi, India** – Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the alleged killings and persecution of Awami League members, claiming a wave of violence and media suppression under the current interim government. In a social media interaction with families of victims, Hasina, currently in India, described Bangladesh as having transformed into a “terrorist country” where opposition figures, including members of her party, are systematically targeted.
Hasina leveled harsh criticism against Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of the interim government, accusing him of enriching himself while neglecting the needs of the people and now aiming for power. She recounted the 1975 assassination of her family, including her father, the first President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, stating that her survival is divinely ordained to pursue justice for those atrocities and the current wave of violence.
Family members of murdered Awami League workers shared accounts of horrific violence during the interaction, prompting Hasina to reiterate her commitment to retribution. She asserted that the ongoing repression includes a clampdown on media reporting of rapes, murders, and robberies.
The comments come amid attempts by the Bangladeshi interim government to extradite Hasina. Yunus reportedly requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assistance in this matter during a recent meeting, citing Hasina’s alleged inflammatory remarks as a destabilizing influence. India has previously expressed concerns to Bangladesh about reports of violence against minorities, concerns that Yunus dismissed as largely fabricated. India has yet to respond publicly to Yunus’s extradition request. Hasina’s defiant statements indicate a deepening political crisis in Bangladesh and strained relations with India.
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