The government has urged all media outlets and citizens not to broadcast or publish any statements, speeches, interviews, or audio-video messages from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is described as deposed and fugitive. The appeal was made on Thursday through an official information release.

According to the statement, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued a ban on December 5, 2024, prohibiting the dissemination of Sheikh Hasina’s statements. It further noted that under existing Bangladeshi law, there are legal restrictions on broadcasting or publishing the words or messages of any convicted fugitive. The government emphasized that this request aims to uphold law and order and to respect the court’s directives.

The statement expressed hope that all media organizations, stakeholders, and citizens would show due respect to the law and the court’s instructions and would fully cooperate in complying with them.