The interim government has issued a strong warning regarding the broadcasting of statements by Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, who is a fugitive accused in crimes against humanity cases.
“The broadcasting and publicity of audio of Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina, a convicted criminal and fugitive accused of mass killings and crimes against humanity, on Bangladeshi television, news and online outlets is a serious violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009,” said a statement issued by the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing here today.
It said, moreover, in December last year, the International Crimes Tribunal banned the broadcasting of the former dictator’s statements inciting hatred.
“We have noted with regret that some media outlets on Thursday, defying the law and court orders, broadcast a speech of the ousted dictator, in which she made false and provocative statements. We are warning media officials involved in such criminal propaganda and firmly saying that immediate legal actions will be taken if anyone publishes Sheikh Hasina’s statements in the future,” the statement read.
It said: “At this crucial moment in our nation’s history, we cannot take risk of creating any unnecessary confusion. It is important to remember that Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh after being accused of ordering the massacre of hundreds of peaceful protesters during the July uprising”.
The statement said the International Crimes Tribunal has “convicted her”, and she remains under trial for crimes against humanity. বিস্তারিত