Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, stated that failing to prosecute Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister, would be an unforgivable act. Speaking to The National during his visit to Dubai for the World Government Summit, Dr. Yunus emphasized that key figures from Hasina’s administration would be held accountable and face justice.

Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a mass student-led uprising on August 5, had ruled for 15 years before her downfall. Her government’s collapse came after a violent revolt in July-August that left approximately 1,400 people dead. Dr. Yunus, who assumed office on August 8, confirmed that efforts are underway to repatriate Hasina and her senior officials to face trial.

The Nobel laureate revealed that substantial evidence against Hasina’s government had been collected, including a United Nations human rights report documenting crimes committed during her tenure. He added that a formal request had been sent to India for her extradition, stressing that justice must be served to ensure public trust. "The people of Bangladesh will not forgive us if we fail to bring her to justice," Dr. Yunus stated, affirming the government’s commitment to ongoing legal processes to hold her accountable.