Sheikh Hasina Alleges Assassination Plot After Narrow Escape in Bangladesh

The former Bangladeshi Prime Minister claims she fled her residence just minutes before an attack, following her ousting during violent protests last year.

Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana fled their Dhaka residence on August 5, 2024, just 20-25 minutes before a mob stormed the area.
The former Prime Minister shared an emotional audio message, attributing her survival to divine intervention and accusing political opponents of plotting her assassination.
Over 600 people reportedly died during the student-led protests that forced Hasina to resign and flee to India, where she currently resides in exile.
Hasina referenced previous assassination attempts, including the 2004 Dhaka grenade attack and the 2000 Kotalipara bomb plot, as part of a pattern of threats against her life.
Bangladesh has issued arrest warrants for Hasina, accusing her of crimes during her tenure, but India has not responded to extradition requests.