06 Aug 2026, 14:41
Sheikh Hasina faces allegations over “valid” checks of India’s border security
- Sheikh Hasina said that checks of India’s border security were carried out, and that a fatal shootout took place.
- In New Delhi, an investigation was launched into the incident following an announcement that the prime minister had been killed; Bangladesh’s foreign ministry said it had been requested to investigate.
- In the city of Dhaka, the “July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum” project will be implemented with the involvement of the victims’ families.
In a statement, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the plan is being implemented to secure India’s border with Bangladesh, following a fatal shootout in connection with the incident, and that the issue will be addressed through a judicial process in 2024.
According to material from CNN and NBC News, Sheikh Hasina said that an investigation was launched into the incident in New Delhi after another person was killed, which she said was her responsibility. She also said that she would ensure that the investigation is completed properly, without any interference.
The materials also state that the Bangladesh authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the incident was caused by a “terrorist attack” and that the Indian authorities have not yet provided any evidence to support that claim. The statement also notes that the incident was investigated by the Bangladesh side.
In a statement, CNN and NBC News reported that the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the “July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum” in Dhaka on the occasion of the 2024 anniversary. “July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum” officials said that Sheikh Hasina was present at the ceremony. The project follows the victims’ families’ request. The museum, according to the statement, features an audio-visual presentation about the events; the museum also includes a memorial wall with the names of those killed. The statement says the wall contains the names of those killed in the attack.
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