Bangladesh interim leader pledges justice for 1,500 killed in student protests

Muhammad Yunus, leader of Bangladesh’s interim government, has announced that approximately 1,500 people were killed during student protests in July this year. The interim government, led by Yunus, has promised justice for the victims of the protests.

Speaking on Sunday, marking the 100th day of the interim government, Yunus stated that the list of casualties from the July student protests continues to grow daily.

Yunus emphasized his government’s commitment to extraditing those responsible for the killings in Bangladesh and called on India to return Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister.

He declared, “We will legally pursue all crimes committed in the past 15 years.”

Previously, a special court in Bangladesh issued an arrest warrant for Sheikh Hasina and at least 45 members of her administration, accusing them of “crimes against humanity.”

The court held Sheikh Hasina and some of her close associates responsible for the killings during the student protests sparked by disputes over government job quotas in July.

Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh to India on August 5, following weeks of student protests. She had served as Bangladesh’s Prime Minister for nearly 15 years.

The interim government’s pursuit of justice for the victims of the protests marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape. The extradition of Sheikh Hasina and the prosecution of former officials for alleged human rights abuses could redefine the country’s accountability mechanisms.

As the interim government navigates these challenges, it faces immense pressure to balance demands for justice with ensuring national stability, while neighboring India’s response to the extradition request remains a key factor in this unfolding scenario.

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