'Extreme dishonour of my father...', says Sheikh Hasina after ouster from Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently staying in India, released her first statement since her ouster from her country and demanded punishment for those involved in the killings and vandalism across the nation in students protests. Her remarks came in a statement in days through her son, Reuters reported.

The latest development comes days after Muhammad Yunus was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on August 8.

“I appeal to you to observe the National Mourning Day on 15th August with due dignity and solemnity. Pray for the salvation of all souls by offering floral garlands and praying at Bangabandhu Bhaban,” the statement shared by Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed read.

She said that the Bangladesh which had gained recognition as a developing country across the globe has now been "reduced to ashes".

"You have begun to reap the benefits of this. Bangladesh has gained recognition as a



developing nation in the world. Today, that has been reduced to ashes. The memory, which was our source of survival, has been burned to ashes," the post said.

"This is an extreme dishonor to the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, under whose leadership we gained independence, self-respect, and a free country. This is an insult to the blood of millions of martyrs. I seek justice from the people of the country," it added.

Notably, on the day Hasina fled the country, thousands of protesters stormed the Prime Minister's Palace and looted her belongings. They had also vandalised Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue.

A murder case has been filed against Sheikh Hasina, who was compelled to resign and flee to India during widespread protests over job quotas, along with six others over the death of a grocery shop worker amid the unrest. This marked the first case to be filed against the 76-year-old leader mired in controversies well before the protests began.