Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sheikh Hasina authorized deadly crackdown on student protests, leak audio suggests

Sheikh Hasina authorized deadly crackdown on student protests, leak audio suggests

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina purported approval of a lethal crackdown on student-led protests last year. According to verified audio obtained by BBC Eye, Hasina instructed security forces to “use lethal weapons” and indicated that forces should “shoot” wherever protesters are found. The recording has become a key piece of evidence in ongoing … Read more