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PM Hasina slams USA for targeting her administration with RAB sanction

BANGLADESH

TBS Report
16 May, 2023, 01:05 pm
Last modified: 16 May, 2023, 02:52 pm


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. TBS Sketch.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. TBS Sketch.

In a recent interview with BBC during her visit to the UK, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a scathing critique against the USA, accusing the country of harbouring a bias against her administration.

She pointed out the sanctions imposed on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as a reflection of that bias.

During the half-hour-long conversation with journalist Yalda Hakim, the premier emphasised the remarkable progress achieved in Bangladesh over the past 14 years, attributing it to the country's unwavering commitment to democracy.

Various topics were discussed in the interview, including concerns raised by international human rights organisations regarding the human rights situation in Bangladesh, extrajudicial killings, US sanctions, democracy, and the Rohingya issue.

Prime Minister Hasina vehemently rejected claims of autocratic or dictatorial practices in her country, emphasising the significant strides made toward establishing a genuine democratic system.

"In the last 14 years alone, we have witnessed the emergence of a robust democratic system, enabling us to drive positive change," she said.

During the interview, the focus revolved around the sanctions on RAB and the state of human rights in the country.

When asked to comment on the sanctions imposed on RAB, she said that the special force, which had been established in 2004 following USA's advice, had received training and equipment from the North American country.

She believes that RAB operated in a manner taught by the USA. Hence, she found the sanctions puzzling.

"This is a big question for me too," she added.

"I don't know. Perhaps the USA did not want my work [running the state] to continue or was unwilling to acknowledge the developments I have ensured for Bangladesh.

"This is what I feel. At a certain point, terrorism became a problem for all nations, and Bangladesh effectively controlled it. Subsequently, the law enforcement forces worked diligently to maintain that control."

Yalda Hakim mentioned that before the sanctions, gunfights resulted in 466 deaths in 2018, followed by 388 deaths in 2019 and 188 deaths in 2020. However, after the ban, the number of deaths dropped significantly to 15.

Responding to this, Sheikh Hasina questioned the accuracy and authenticity of the mentioned data. She said in most cases, law enforcement agencies were not responsible for these deaths.

She emphasised the need for evidence and offered to investigate if provided with relevant information.

In a documentary produced by Deutsche Welle, two individuals from RAB leaked confidential information, alleging that orders for these killings had come from the highest level of the government.

When asked about this, Hasina said she did not know how those individuals acquired such information. She drew attention to the ongoing incidents of multiple murders in the USA, occurring almost daily and affecting schools, shopping malls, restaurants, and even targeting students and the general population.

She suggested that the USA should focus more on their own situation and protect the lives of their citizens. Hasina reiterated her request for proof regarding the allegations made against her government, which had not been provided.

The premier said, "I think sanctions and counter-sanctions are like a game. It is still not clear to me why they [USA] had imposed the ban.''

She also mentioned one of the Bangabandhu killers seeking refuge in Bangladesh saying her repeated requests for extradition had been rebuffed.

In a speech delivered in the Bangladesh Parliament in mid-April, the premier claimed that the USA aimed to change the power structure in Bangladesh.

When asked for evidence to support this statement, Hasina questioned the reasons behind the sanctions on RAB. She said while the law enforcement agencies were actively countering terrorism and taking action against human rights violators, it appeared that the USA had sided with the violators rather than the victims.

When informed about the concerns expressed by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the United Nations, Hasina acknowledged that these organisations had issued statements but contested their ability to provide proof.

"I don't know what international game is currently being played," she added.

In response to Yalda Hakim's question about the motivations [of the USA] to target her, Hasina revealed that her father had been killed by conspirators.

These individuals, who were responsible for the murder of her family members, including her 10-year-old brother, did not want anyone from her family to come to power.

 
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Hasina says US may not want her, or the progress her govt made, to continue​

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Hasina speaks on US sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion in an interview with BBC

Published :
May 16, 2023 05:47 AM
Updated :
May 16, 2023 05:50 AM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the United States may not want her, or the progress her government made, to continue.

During her visit to London, Hasina sat down with BBC anchor Yalda Hakim for an interview aired on Tuesday, commenting on the US sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion and other issues.

Hakim asked the prime minister about Bangladesh's human rights record and concerns over extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture and crackdowns on the media in the interview. Hakim posted a video of the interview on Twitter.

Hasina denied the accusations, saying the allegations were not proven. “Some groups mentioned a large number [of enforced disappearances] but when we enquired it was perhaps five or six persons. Actually, some people hide themselves because of different issues.”

Asked why the US imposed sanctions on one of the paramilitary organisations in Bangladesh, Hasina said: “I don’t know, maybe they don’t want me to continue – or, the progress we are making for Bangladesh, they may not accept it. This is my feeling.”

“That paramilitary organisation was set up by the US. Actually, with their advice, it was established in 2004 and all the training and equipment – everything was provided by the US,” Hasina said.

“I feel the way they trained them, they are acting [in] such a way. Why they put sanctions on them, it’s a big question to me,” she said.

Bangladesh never supports extrajudicial killings, Hasina said, adding: “I don’t know about any other country but in our country, the law is there.”

Hasina said any law-enforcement agency gets punished in Bangladesh for its “misdeeds”.

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/...her-or-the-progress-her-govt-made-to-continue
 
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During the half-hour-long conversation with journalist Yalda Hakim, the premier emphasised the remarkable progress achieved in Bangladesh over the past 14 years, attributing it to the country's unwavering commitment to democracy.

Is she delusional or did she forget all the arbitrary arrests, the kangaroo trials, and the executions? Ask BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, Hasina's victims, feel about her "unwavering commitment to democracy."

What a joke.
 
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Hasina don’t get it.

And if hasina thinks buying two air bus and not boeing will scare usa Lmao…no it won’t…what a fucking cringe bd govt is lol

USA not going to back track and this was phase 1…bd don’t have leverage over USA…international politics is all about leverage

Literally every rich country will follow USA If they want to **** hasina…from Canada to Australia to Japan or South Korea…uk or EU…entire bd export market will be gone if USA wants

Hasina thinking by sucking Indian dick will help her to clinch on to power…I doubt that…and china and Russia is useless and won’t help bd with export or fx it need
 
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She is the PM of a country and she talks stupid as usual. She thinks America will be overwhelmed with fear for not getting orders from her country.

Just arrange a fair election and come back to power. No country will sanction your govt if it’s democratically elected and is run like a democracy.
 
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BD should retaliate and ban exports to US
President Biden has already petitioned her not to stop exporting clothes to America and leave its women naked walking the streets.

Joy Bangladesh.
 
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Is she delusional or did she forget all the arbitrary arrests, the kangaroo trials, and the executions? Ask BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, Hasina's victims, feel about her "unwavering commitment to democracy."

What a joke.

Agree with everything you say except the kangaroo trials of Jamat e Islami. Their trials and hangings were totally legitimate.

PM Hasina slams USA for targeting her administration with RAB sanction

BANGLADESH

TBS Report
16 May, 2023, 01:05 pm
Last modified: 16 May, 2023, 02:52 pm


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. TBS Sketch.
[IMG alt="Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. TBS Sketch.
"]https://www.tbsnews.net/sites/defau.../public/images/2021/01/28/pm_sketch.png[/IMG]
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. TBS Sketch.

In a recent interview with BBC during her visit to the UK, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a scathing critique against the USA, accusing the country of harbouring a bias against her administration.

She pointed out the sanctions imposed on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as a reflection of that bias.

During the half-hour-long conversation with journalist Yalda Hakim, the premier emphasised the remarkable progress achieved in Bangladesh over the past 14 years, attributing it to the country's unwavering commitment to democracy.

Various topics were discussed in the interview, including concerns raised by international human rights organisations regarding the human rights situation in Bangladesh, extrajudicial killings, US sanctions, democracy, and the Rohingya issue.

Prime Minister Hasina vehemently rejected claims of autocratic or dictatorial practices in her country, emphasising the significant strides made toward establishing a genuine democratic system.

"In the last 14 years alone, we have witnessed the emergence of a robust democratic system, enabling us to drive positive change," she said.

During the interview, the focus revolved around the sanctions on RAB and the state of human rights in the country.

When asked to comment on the sanctions imposed on RAB, she said that the special force, which had been established in 2004 following USA's advice, had received training and equipment from the North American country.

She believes that RAB operated in a manner taught by the USA. Hence, she found the sanctions puzzling.

"This is a big question for me too," she added.

"I don't know. Perhaps the USA did not want my work [running the state] to continue or was unwilling to acknowledge the developments I have ensured for Bangladesh.

"This is what I feel. At a certain point, terrorism became a problem for all nations, and Bangladesh effectively controlled it. Subsequently, the law enforcement forces worked diligently to maintain that control."

Yalda Hakim mentioned that before the sanctions, gunfights resulted in 466 deaths in 2018, followed by 388 deaths in 2019 and 188 deaths in 2020. However, after the ban, the number of deaths dropped significantly to 15.

Responding to this, Sheikh Hasina questioned the accuracy and authenticity of the mentioned data. She said in most cases, law enforcement agencies were not responsible for these deaths.

She emphasised the need for evidence and offered to investigate if provided with relevant information.

In a documentary produced by Deutsche Welle, two individuals from RAB leaked confidential information, alleging that orders for these killings had come from the highest level of the government.

When asked about this, Hasina said she did not know how those individuals acquired such information. She drew attention to the ongoing incidents of multiple murders in the USA, occurring almost daily and affecting schools, shopping malls, restaurants, and even targeting students and the general population.

She suggested that the USA should focus more on their own situation and protect the lives of their citizens. Hasina reiterated her request for proof regarding the allegations made against her government, which had not been provided.

The premier said, "I think sanctions and counter-sanctions are like a game. It is still not clear to me why they [USA] had imposed the ban.''

She also mentioned one of the Bangabandhu killers seeking refuge in Bangladesh saying her repeated requests for extradition had been rebuffed.

In a speech delivered in the Bangladesh Parliament in mid-April, the premier claimed that the USA aimed to change the power structure in Bangladesh.

When asked for evidence to support this statement, Hasina questioned the reasons behind the sanctions on RAB. She said while the law enforcement agencies were actively countering terrorism and taking action against human rights violators, it appeared that the USA had sided with the violators rather than the victims.

When informed about the concerns expressed by Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the United Nations, Hasina acknowledged that these organisations had issued statements but contested their ability to provide proof.

"I don't know what international game is currently being played," she added.

In response to Yalda Hakim's question about the motivations [of the USA] to target her, Hasina revealed that her father had been killed by conspirators.

These individuals, who were responsible for the murder of her family members, including her 10-year-old brother, did not want anyone from her family to come to power.


It's really interesting what she is trying to do. She must've adopted a strategy for the next election but what she is saying and what her government is doing are opposites.

She is openly criticizing the US, on the other hand her government released the IPO and closely talking to the US on the finalization of the GSOMIA. I don't think this is without proper thinking and they are just wantonly saying and doing whatever they want. They must have adopted a strategy, I wonder what that strategy is.
 
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