Bangladesh won't investigate aides who helped ousted PM Hasina leave

The Bangladeshi government currently has no plans to investigate individuals who assisted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in leaving the country on August 5, 2024. Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman stated that Hasina's departure should be understood within the context of the circumstances at the time.

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In the history of mass uprisings around the world, this kind of incident has happened. We wanted to be free from her. Along with that freedom, these matters were part of it.

Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Zahed described the former prime minister's exit as "part of a package." He drew parallels to historical "mass uprisings" globally, suggesting that her departure was linked to a collective desire for freedom from her leadership. "We wanted to be free from her. Along with that freedom, these matters were part of it," he explained.

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We wanted to be free from her. Along with that freedom, these matters were part of it.

Zahed emphasized that the government is not considering any investigations "at this moment" into those who facilitated Hasina's departure. He reiterated that the event must be viewed in the context of the prevailing situation. Additionally, he issued a warning to Bangladeshi media outlets, stating that the government would take appropriate action if they broadcast statements from Hasina that contravene a existing court order.

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