Police Response to Protests
How did Sheikh Hasina characterize the police response during the Bangladesh protests?
Sheikh Hasina strongly defended the police actions during the protests, rejecting claims that many people were killed due to police firing. According to the ousted Prime Minister, police officers demonstrated 'maximum restraint' and only took action when they themselves were attacked. Hasina framed the deaths of policemen during the July-August student protests as part of a larger coordinated effort to destabilize Bangladesh. She further accused Mohammed Yunus of protecting those responsible for violence, suggesting the unrest was politically motivated rather than a legitimate protest movement.
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How did Sheikh Hasina defend the actions of law enforcement during the protests in Bangladesh?
Sheikh Hasina defended law enforcement by refuting claims of excessive force, stating that police officers showed maximum restraint during the protests. According to the former Prime Minister, the police only acted when they were attacked, contradicting accusations that many protesters were killed due to police firing. In her response to the Austrian Prime Minister's accusations against Mohammed Yunus, Hasina not only defended the police actions but also criticized the current government under Yunus, highlighting that mob violence continues in Bangladesh under his leadership, suggesting his inability to maintain order and effectively govern the country.
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