Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during a press conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh. File image/AP
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Firstpost18-12-2025, 07:39

Hasina: Yunus Election a Sham, Cannot Erase Awami League Despite Ban & Death Sentence

  • Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condemns the ban on her Awami League party, calling any election under Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus a "sham" and not "free, fair or inclusive."
  • Hasina faces a death sentence from Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for "crimes against humanity," which she labels a "political assassination" by a "kangaroo court."
  • She accuses the Yunus administration of banning her party, detaining thousands, silencing journalists, and destroying judicial independence.
  • Hasina expresses concern over Yunus's alleged proximity to Pakistan and provocation of India, stating he lacks diplomatic mandate.
  • She asserts the Awami League's deep roots in Bangladesh, vowing to fight for democracy and stating her path to justice relies on constitutional governance, not India's decision.

Why It Matters: Hasina challenges Yunus's legitimacy, asserting Awami League's resilience despite ban and death sentence.

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