New Delhi: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued her first statement after leaving the post. In a statement issued from the X-handle of her son Sajeeb Wajed, Hasina has demanded justice from the countrymen. Along with this, she has raised the demand to punish those involved in the killings and vandalism across the country during the student protests.
Bangladesh: Expressed grief over the murder of family
Sheikh Hasina further wrote, “Brothers and sisters, on 15 August 1975, Bangladesh President Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was brutally murdered. I have deep respect for him. Also my mother Begum Fazilatunnesa, my three brothers freedom fighter Captain Sheikh Kamal, freedom fighter Lieutenant Sheikh Jamal, Kamal and Jamal’s newlywed bride Sultana Kamal and Rosie Jamal, my younger brother Sheikh Russell, who was only 10 years old, were brutally murdered. ”
She further wrote, “My only uncle freedom fighter paralyzed Sheikh Nasir, President’s Military Secretary Brigadier Jamil Uddin, police officer Siddikur Rahman were brutally murdered. Freedom fighter Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni and his pregnant wife Arju Moni, Agriculture Minister freedom fighter Abdul Rab Sarniabad, his 10-year-old son Arif 13-year-old daughter Baby, 4-year-old grandson Sukant, brother’s son freedom fighter journalist Shaheed Sarniabad, nephew Rentu and many others were brutally murdered. May the souls of all those martyred on August 15 rest in peace and my tribute to the martyrs.”
Hasina further wrote, “Many people have lost their lives in the vandalism, arson and violence in the name of the movement since July. I pray for the peace of their souls. My condolences are with those who, like me, are living with the pain of losing their loved ones. I demand that those involved in these murders and barbarism be identified and punished.”
She further wrote, “Dear countrymen, we two sisters dedicated the house that cherishes the memory of the brutal killings that took place in Dhanmondi Bangabandhu Bhavan on 15 August 1975 to the people of Bengal. A memorial museum was built. From the common people of the country to the dignitaries of the country and abroad, this house has been seen. This museum is a monument of freedom. It is very sad that the memory that was the basis of our survival has been burnt to ashes. We are serving you, the purpose of which is to bring a smile on the faces of the suffering people of Bangladesh, to keep the memory of losing your loved ones alive in your hearts. You have also started getting its auspicious fruits. Bangladesh has attained the status of a developing country in the world.”
