Bangladesh criticizes India for ex-PM Hasina’s public address.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed shock over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina being allowed to speak in India, where she fled in 2024. Hasina, accused of rights violations during her 15-year rule, was sentenced to death in absentia. In her address, she criticized Bangladesh’s interim government and called for its removal, sparking concerns about bilateral relations with India. Her speech occurred as Bangladesh prepares for its first general election since her removal.

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