Bangladesh warns media against publicising Hasina’s statements

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Dhaka, Updated At : 02:00 AM Aug 23, 2025 IST

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Bangladesh’s interim government on Friday warned media outlets against broadcasting or publicising statements by Awami League leader and deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, saying that instant legal action will be taken against those violating the order.

“We are warning officials of media involved in such criminal dissemination activities and resolutely inform all that if anyone in future circulates Sheikh Hasina’s statements, instant legal actions will be taken,” said a statement issued by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s press wing.

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