No one from outside should obstruct elections in Bangladesh: PM Hasina warns in NY

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said there is no scope now for anyone to grab power illegally in Bangladesh and the violators have to face the music.

“If anyone comes to power, creating trouble and violating the constitution, then s/he will face punishment. It should not be forgotten,” she said.

The prime minister made the remarks while addressing a press conference at Bangladesh Permanent Mission in UN here. She is now in New York to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

She said if anyone other than only elected representatives wants to come to power through an alternative way, they will have to face punishment.

“It will have to be kept in mind. They will have to face the music,” she said.

The PM said she has been in power facing many obstacles emerging from inside of the country. If the people vote for Awami League, the party will come in power again.

Pointing to those who are saying that they would impose sanctions, if an attempt is made to thwart the election, she said, “I would like to say that this attempt to thwart the election should not be made from outside the country as well.”

She said if it is spoiled (the election) from outside the country, the people of Bangladesh will also impose sanctions. “We would like to see that no attempt is made from outside the country as well,” she said.