Hasina breaks silence, demands probe into protest

In her first statement since leaving Bangladesh she urged people to observe the National Mourning Day

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Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded that those involved in July “killings and vandalism” be properly investigated and the culprits be identified and punished.

In her first statement since leaving Bangladesh after her apparent resignation, Sheikh Hasina also urged people to observe the National Mourning Day on August 15 with due dignity and solemnity and “pray for the salvation of all souls” by offering floral garlands at Bangabandhu Bhaban.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina, released a statement on her behalf on his social media handle X, which also said that Bangladesh has earned a place among the respected developing countries of the world but that “honour has been tarnished”.