I will answer WajibThe son of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of “arming the judiciary” to carry out operations…Political witch hunt” against Awami League command.
His allegations, made in a detailed post on the X website, came shortly after the Bangladesh interim government sent a diplomatic note to New Delhi seeking Hasina’s approval. Extradition.
Hasina, 77, has been residing in India since August 5, after fleeing Bangladesh amid a wave of violence. Student-led protests Who overthrew her 16-year rule. The International Crimes Court in Bangladesh has since issued arrest warrants for her and a number of former government members, citing “crimes against humanity and genocide.”
In his post, Wajid, an IT entrepreneur and former ICT advisor to the Hasina government, condemned the ICT operation, calling it a “farcical trial” organized by judges and prosecutors appointed by the unelected regime led by Yunus.
He claimed that the court was part of a broader effort to persecute Awami League leaders, alleging extrajudicial killings, mass imprisonment and violent attacks on party activists.
“The kangaroo court and subsequent extradition request comes at a time when hundreds of leaders and activists are being extrajudicially killed, gruesomely charged, and subjected to violent attacks, including looting, vandalism and arson,” Wajid wrote.
India confirmed receiving the diplomatic message but declined to comment. Under the India-Bangladesh Extradition Treaty, extradition can be refused for crimes of a “political nature”.
De facto Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Tawheed Hossain indicated that Dhaka was seeking Hasina’s return to face judicial proceedings.
However, Wajid expressed his distrust of the ICT, citing the appointment of Prosecutor Tajul Islam, whom he accused of spreading misleading information about an alleged Interpol Red Notice against Hasina.
Wajid claimed that “this is a desperate attempt to extradite her and conduct a sham trial to serve the interests of Dr. Younis,” noting that the public prosecutor later retracted his statements after being exposed to the media.
He added: “We reiterate our position that every incident of human rights violations between July and August needs to be investigated in a free and fair manner, but the regime led by Yunus used the judiciary as a weapon, and we do not trust the judicial system.”
Meanwhile, Yunus, who took office on August 8, defended the government’s actions. In a national address marking his 100th day in power, he confirmed plans to seek Hasina’s extradition, saying: “We must ensure justice in every killing.” Yunus also claimed that more than 1,500 people were killed and nearly 20,000 injured during the protests that led to Hasina’s ouster.
India has expressed growing concerns about attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in neighboring Bangladesh since the political unrest. During a recent visit to its capital, Dhaka, Foreign Minister Vikram Misri raised these issues, stressing the safety and well-being of minorities.
In response, Hasina accused the interim government of committing “genocide” and failing to protect minorities.
