Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Ousted PM Hasina Accuses Muhammad Yunus of Fomenting Unrest and Sponsoring Extremists
A former leader of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in exile, has strongly criticized the current leader, Muhammad Yunus.
She believes Yunus is responsible for causing trouble and supporting bad people, including extremists.
Hasina also said that Yunus's unfriendly words towards India have hurt the relationship between the two countries and made the whole region unstable.
She thinks that many people, like the Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus, are not seeing the problems clearly and that his time in charge has been full of chaos and crime.
Hasina also mentioned that when she was in power, she tried to build a strong partnership with India, but now that is weakening.
She left Bangladesh because she felt it was too dangerous for her and her supporters to stay.
She is still facing a trial for serious crimes, and the court's decision is expected soon, with the prosecutor asking for a death sentence.
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused Muhammad Yunus of fomenting unrest and sponsoring extremists in Bangladesh.
Hasina claimed Yunus's 'hostile rhetoric towards India' has damaged bilateral relations and destabilized the region.
She alleged that Yunus has overseen 'concerning radicalisation' and facilitated attacks on religious minorities.
Hasina stated her departure from Bangladesh was a 'matter of necessity' to avoid violence against herself and supporters.
The accusations come as Hasina awaits a verdict next week in her 'crimes against humanity' trial, for which a death penalty has been demanded.
- Who
- Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus
- What
- Sheikh Hasina has accused Muhammad Yunus of fomenting unrest, sponsoring extremists, damaging India-Bangladesh relations through hostile rhetoric, and overseeing radicalization in Bangladesh.
- When
- Thursday, in an interview with The Indian Express. The accusations come ahead of a verdict in Hasina's 'crimes against humanity' trial next week.
- Where
- In an interview with The Indian Express, discussing the situation in Bangladesh.
- Why
- Hasina made these accusations in the context of the 2024 protests and upcoming verdict in her trial, stating her departure from Bangladesh was a 'matter of necessity' and emphasizing the need for fair elections.
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus (as accused by Hasina)
Role in 2024 Uprising/Protests
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Hasina accuses Yunus and his followers of fomenting the uprising, suggesting foreign mercenaries acted as provocateurs. She claims he dismantled a judicial inquiry committee and granted indemnity to 'hooligans' and 'July warriors'.
Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus (as accused by Hasina)
Yunus is accused by Hasina of dismantling the judicial inquiry committee and later granting indemnity to those involved in the violence, effectively glorifying them.
Radicalization and Extremism
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Hasina claims Yunus has overseen concerning radicalization, placed extremists in cabinet positions, facilitated attacks on religious minorities, and released known criminals. She fears extremists are using him for cover.
Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus (as accused by Hasina)
Hasina alleges that Yunus's tenure is characterized by chaos, corruption, and violence, and that he is responsible for radicalizing institutions and targeting minorities.
India-Bangladesh Relations
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Hasina states Yunus's 'hostile rhetoric towards India' has affected ties and destabilized the region, undermining the partnership and eroding trade/transit links.
Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus (as accused by Hasina)
Hasina claims Yunus's actions and rhetoric are causing India to question Bangladesh's reliability as a partner, awaiting a legitimate, elected government.
Hasina's Departure and Elections
Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina
Hasina states her decision to leave Bangladesh was a 'matter of necessity' to avoid violence against herself and supporters, stressing the need for 'free, fair and participatory' elections.
Interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus (as accused by Hasina)
Hasina implies that the current situation under Yunus prevents legitimate elections and a stable partnership with India.
- Accused
- Muhammad Yunus
- Accuser
- Sheikh Hasina (Ousted Prime Minister)
- Allegations
- Fomenting unrest, sponsoring extremists, hostile rhetoric towards India, overseeing radicalization, facilitating attacks on minorities, releasing criminals, dismantling judicial inquiry, granting indemnity to 'hooligans'.
- Context of Accusations
- 2024 protests and Hasina's trial for crimes against humanity
- Hasina's Trial Verdict Date
- Next week
- Prosecutor's Demand for Hasina's Trial
- Death penalty
Sources
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