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What is Sheikh Hasina's opinion about Mohammed Yunus's ability to govern?
According to Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Mohammed Yunus is both unable and unfit to run the government. In her assessment of the current leadership, she explicitly states this conclusion about Yunus's governing capabilities. This criticism comes amid the context of recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, including student protests and violence that Hasina connects to Yunus's administration. Her statement reflects the ongoing political tensions and power struggle in Bangladesh following her removal from office.
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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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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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What did Sheikh Hasina claim about the deaths of policemen during the July-August student protests in Bangladesh?
During a virtual interaction with the widows of slain policemen, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina characterized the deaths as part of a calculated strategy to destabilize Bangladesh. She framed these killings not as isolated incidents but as components of a broader political plot against the nation's stability. Hasina directly addressed the grieving families, suggesting that the violence was orchestrated rather than spontaneous. Her statements reflect her view that the student protests were manipulated to serve political agendas aimed at undermining governmental authority and creating national instability.
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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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What led to the arrest of a student in Odisha, India and what protests has it sparked?
A student in Odisha was arrested following the alleged suicide of a female Nepali student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. The arrest came after an FIR was filed based on the deceased girl's cousin's complaint, which alleged harassment by a male student prior to her suicide. The incident has triggered widespread demonstrations both on campus and internationally. Students, primarily of Nepalese origin, protested against what they claimed was inaction by university authorities against the alleged harasser. The tragedy has also sparked massive demonstrations in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, showing the international impact of the incident.
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