Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has claimed that Bangladesh was run in a systematic and well-planned manner during her tenure, alleging that the country is now “plunged into darkness” due to the failures of the current administration.
In a recent statement, the Awami League president said she had left behind a national budget of Tk 797,000 crore, emphasizing that all sectors were functioning in an organized way under her government. She accused the present authorities of mismanagement, which she said has led to power plants being shut down and widespread disruption in electricity supply.
Drawing comparisons with her time in office, Hasina said, “I left a budget of Tk 797,000 crore. Every sector was systematic. Health, nutrition, and vaccination programs were delivered on time. Today, that same country is in darkness, with power plants lying idle.”
She also raised concerns over the health sector, alleging a sharp decline in vaccination coverage. According to her, immunization rates have dropped from 94 percent during her administration to 56 percent under the current leadership. Questioning the use of allocated funds for vaccines, she directly blamed Muhammad Yunus and Tarique Rahman for rising child mortality.
Criticizing the power sector, Hasina said her government had ensured electricity reached households across the country, projecting Bangladesh as a developing nation on the global stage. In contrast, she alleged that the current authorities have shut down power plants, pushing citizens into hardship.
The former premier also highlighted challenges in the agricultural sector. She said her government had distributed agricultural cards and fertilizers to 16.2 million genuine farmers. Now, she alleged, influential individuals are being falsely listed as farmers to receive benefits, while real farmers face fertilizer shortages and fail to get fair prices for their produce.
Hasina concluded by expressing frustration over what she described as a breakdown in governance, accusing the current administration of failing across multiple critical sectors.
