Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:01pm on 26 Jul 2024,Friday International
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces criticism after she was photographed crying at a metro station in Mirpur, destroyed during recent anti-government protests. The station's damage, including shattered ticket machines and control systems, has drawn backlash from many who accuse Hasina of insincere grief. Over 150 people have died in the clashes between police and university students protesting job quotas. Critics argue that Hasina’s public display of emotion contrasts sharply with her lack of visible sympathy for the protest victims. The prime minister condemned the destruction of infrastructure but has been criticized for not addressing the broader crisis or visiting the families of those killed. The unrest has intensified scrutiny of Hasina’s administration, which faces accusations of excessive force and political repression.
