Professor Yunus
What did Bangladesh's foreign advisor Tawhid Hussain say about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house being burnt?
According to the transcript, Bangladesh's foreign advisor Tawhid Hussain stated that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house was burnt in reaction to statements made by Sheikh Hasina. This comment came during an exclusive interview with V on, where Hussain was responding to claims made by the ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The statement appears to be addressing the political tensions following the July-August student protests, providing the current government's perspective on incidents that Hasina had previously characterized as mob violence under Mohammed Yunus's administration.
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WION
01:03 - 01:13
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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00:24 - 00:48
What did the UN report reveal about human rights violations during Bangladesh's former government under Sheikh Hasina?
The UN report released on Wednesday accused Bangladesh's former government of committing crimes against humanity during a critical period from July 1 to August 15 last year. The investigation documented approximately 1,400 people killed and thousands more injured during this timeframe. The report exposed the existence of hundreds of secret detention sites that operated under Sheikh Hasina's rule. These facilities were allegedly used to imprison and torture thousands of individuals who were detained without formal charges, representing systematic human rights violations. Following the student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Chief Advisor Professor Yunus visited one of these detention sites to witness firsthand the conditions faced by detainees, highlighting the new government's commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing past abuses.
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Al Jazeera English
01:28 - 01:59