Dhaka
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina criticized the current interim government on the completion of one year of democratically elected Awami League government in Bangladesh on Tuesday. He appreciated the countrymen for standing against injustice and repression. In an open letter to the people of the country, Sheikh Hasina wrote, “A year ago, our country saw violent disruption in democracy achieved by our difficult struggles, when a non-elected regime took power in unconstitutional ways. It was a black moment in our history. It was an insult to the public’s will and a betrayal of citizens and state.”
Criticizing the interim government led by Mohammed Younus, Hasina wrote, “Even though he has taken power, he will never be able to take away our spirit, our resolve or our fate. I can assure you.”
He praised the extraordinary courage of the people of Bangladesh, who refused to remain silent in front of ‘injustice and repression’.
In the letter, he wrote, “You raised a voice for democracy, freedom and the future that we all deserve. I am constantly inspired by your courage and your love for the country. However, this last year has taken our test, but it has also highlighted the unbreakable bond between our people and the values of democracy. We have suffered difficulties, we have faced difficulties, but we have found unity and purpose in those difficulties.”
Hasina wrote, “The power belongs to the people, no governance can suppress the will of a nation forever, and their struggle continues for just purposes.” The former Prime Minister urged people to stand for justice, economic opportunity, education, peace and a nation where no one is in fear. He wrote, “We will all re -create what we have broken together. We will all together regain the institutions that were taken away from us. We will all write a new chapter, which will be defined by hope, progress and freedom, not from harassment.”
The former Prime Minister wrote, “Bangladesh has faced adverse circumstances earlier. We will stand up again, even stronger, even more united, and with more determination to build a democracy that really serves my people. I believe in you. I believe in Bangladesh. And I believe that our best days are yet to come.” Hasina appealed to remember the letter as ‘a call for the bright tomorrow’.
