As political tensions continue to rise in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a scathing attack on the country’s current Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, accusing his administration of neglecting and persecuting religious minorities.
In an audio address to her supporters on Thursday, delivered on the occasion of Christmas, Hasina alleged that the present regime is carrying out what she described as “unspeakable atrocities” against minority communities. The 78-year-old Awami League supremo claimed that the current administration, which she said had seized power illegally, was setting “horrific precedents,” including incidents where religious minorities were allegedly burned to death.
Referring to the recent lynching of a Hindu man last week, Hasina said such incidents reflect a complete failure of governance and a breakdown of law and order under the Yunus-led administration. She accused the authorities of remaining silent while minorities face violence, intimidation, and insecurity across the country.
Hasina reiterated her party’s long-standing stance that the Awami League has consistently upheld secularism and minority rights, and she vowed to continue raising her voice against what she termed injustice and repression. The government, however, has yet to formally respond to Hasina’s allegations.
The remarks come amid heightened political polarization in Bangladesh, with growing concerns from rights groups and opposition figures over minority safety and democratic backsliding.
