The interim government of Bangladesh has announced that the Awami League will be held accountable for any violence or terrorist activities occurring before or on the day of the upcoming national election. The statement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, expressed concern that a recent public speech by Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi contained incitement to engage in violent acts aimed at disrupting the election process.

The government expressed deep surprise and anger that India allowed Hasina to deliver such a speech, calling it contrary to the principles of good neighborly relations and non-interference in internal affairs. The statement accused Hasina of openly calling for the overthrow of the Bangladeshi government and urging her supporters to engage in violence to derail the election. It further stated that this incident represents a serious affront to Bangladesh’s sovereignty and a dangerous precedent for future Bangladesh-India relations.

The government also reiterated that repeated requests for Hasina’s extradition under a bilateral treaty have not been fulfilled by India, and that allowing her to make such remarks poses a grave threat to Bangladesh’s democratic transition, peace, and security.