Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Hasina accuses conspirators of turning Bangladesh into Pakistan again
A very long time ago, in 1975, a leader of Bangladesh named Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was killed along with most of his family.
People in Bangladesh remember this every year on August 15, which is called National Mourning Day.
Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, spoke about that day.
She said the people who killed her father had help from forces that supported Pakistan.
Bangladesh used to be part of Pakistan, and it became its own country in 1971.
Hasina believes some people now want to make Bangladesh like Pakistan again.
She said that since her party's government was removed after protests in July 2024, Bangladesh has become unsafe and chaotic.
She said supporters of her party, minorities, and women are living in constant fear.
She also said many poor people do not have enough food to eat.
Hasina promised to return to Bangladesh to continue the 'unfinished dream' of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused anti-Awami League and anti-Bangladesh forces of a 'grand project to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan once again.'
The allegation came in a statement on National Mourning Day, August 15, which commemorates the 1975 assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Hasina alleged that military officers, with the direct and indirect support of pro-Pakistan forces, carried out the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
She claimed that after the Awami League government was ousted following the July 2024 protests and 'massive bloodshed,' Bangladesh plunged into widespread anarchy and economic hardship.
Hasina pledged to return to Bangladesh to fulfill her responsibility and realise the 'unfinished dream' of the Father of the Nation.
The statement was shared by the Awami League on X.
- Who
- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
- What
- Accused anti-Awami League and anti-Bangladesh forces of conspiring to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan once again, and alleged the country is in widespread anarchy
- When
- Saturday, August 15, 2026, when Bangladesh observes National Mourning Day
- Where
- Bangladesh; the statement was released on X by the Awami League with a Dhaka dateline
- Why
- To commemorate the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975, and to warn of what she called a conspiracy against Bangladesh
- Event
- National Mourning Day statement by former PM Sheikh Hasina
- Date
- Saturday, August 15 (National Mourning Day)
- Commemoration
- Assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975
- Key Allegation
- A 'grand project to turn Bangladesh into Pakistan once again'
- Awami League Rule Cited
- 2009-2024, a total of 15 years
- Government Ouster
- Ousted after July 2024 protests and 'massive bloodshed and loss of life'
- Medium
- Statement shared on X by the Awami League
- Cited Conditions
- Widespread anarchy, famine warnings, and fear among Awami League supporters, minorities and women