‘Hostile act’: Bangladesh lodges ‘robust protest’, summons Indian envoy over Hasina’s speech

Bangladesh has formally lodged a “robust protest” with India relating to statements made by deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, notably these regarding the alleged current vandalism of her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman‘s home.
Bangladesh slammed Hasina’s newest speech as being “false and fabricated”, including that it views the previous PM’s statements and actions whereas in exile in India as a “hostile act”.
It has requested that India stop her from making additional speeches, citing the significance of mutual respect and the historic relationship between the 2 nations.
“The Ministry of Overseas Affairs of Bangladesh lodged a powerful protest with the Authorities of India over the false and fabricated feedback and statements constantly being made in several platforms together with social media, by the previous prime minister Sheikh Hasina, instigating instability in Bangladesh. By the protest notice, handed over to the Performing Excessive Commissioner of India in Dhaka, the Ministry conveyed the deep concern, disappointment and critical reservation of the Authorities of Bangladesh, as such statements are hurting the feelings of the folks in Bangladesh….The Ministry additionally emphasised that such actions by her, are thought of as a hostile act in the direction of Bangladesh and will not be conducive to the efforts at establishing a wholesome relationship between the 2 nations,” the bangladesh overseas ministry stated in a submit on Fb.

on Thursday, the Bangladesh’s overseas ministry summoned the appearing excessive commissioner of India to Dhaka. Bangladesh overseas adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated Bangladesh had formally requested India in writing to forestall Sheikh Hasina from making such statements and remarks, as these are towards the pursuits of Bangladesh.
He additionally stated, “We’ve got not received any response on this regard. As a result of current developments, Bangladesh has as soon as once more despatched a protest notice to India. Indian appearing excessive commissioner was summoned and handed over the protest letter in order that she (Sheikh Hasina) is prevented.”
‘Keep in mind historical past takes its revenge’: Sheikh Hasina
Hasina delivered the speech on Wednesday night time after protesters vandalised and set on fireplace her father and Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhaka. Related instances of vandalism additionally happened at a number of different locations, focusing on Awami League leaders.
Throughout her deal with, Hasina urged residents to mount opposition towards the current administration.
Talking with evident emotion, Hasina famous that while Pakistani forces had plundered the home in the course of the 1971 Liberation Warfare, they neither demolished nor burnt it.
“As we speak, this home is being demolished. What crime had it dedicated? Why have been they so afraid of the home… I search justice from the folks of the nation. Did not I do something for you?” she stated.
“They will demolish a constructing, however not the historical past… however they need to additionally do not forget that historical past takes its revenge,” Hasina stated.
“They’re but to have the energy to destroy the nationwide flag, the structure and the independence that we earned at the price of lives of thousands and thousands of martyrs with a bulldozer,” she stated, seemingly referring to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim authorities.
Demonstrators burned Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence, broken murals
Demonstrators gathered close to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s 32 Dhanmondi residence in Dhaka, responding to social media requires a “bulldozer procession”. The gang subsequently ignited the constructing.
The neighbouring construction, which served as places of work for numerous Awami League organisations, was additionally destroyed. Protesters broken murals that includes Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Demonstrators additionally set ablaze ‘Sudha Sadan’ on Street 5 in Dhanmondi, the residence of Hasina’s deceased husband Wajed Mian.
The properties of her cousins – Sheikh Helal Uddin and Sheikh Salauddin Jewel – in Khulna Metropolis have been additionally destroyed by protesters.
College students eliminated Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s identify from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Corridor of Dhaka College in protest.
At 77, Hasina has been residing in India since August 5 of the earlier 12 months, having escaped Bangladesh amidst a major student-led rebellion that ended her Awami League’s 16-year governance.