• Moumi Mousumi
• 02 May, 2025

Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister has been sensationally branded as “Osama bin Laden’s cousin” by BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi during a fiery May Day speech on May 1st, 2025. Hiding in a neighbouring country—rumoured to be India—Hasina’s controversial video messages have sparked outrage with forensic reports confirming her chilling threat to “Kill 227 people.” Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s workers face dire struggles, with millions jobless and factories shutting down. X is buzzing with #SheikhHasinaNews and #BangladeshPolitics2025 as the nation grapples with political unrest and economic woes. Dive into the latest update on Sheikh Hasina and the chaos unfolding in Bangladesh.!

Details & Context

On May 1, 2025, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), delivered a bombshell speech outside the party’s office in Dhaka, slamming Sheikh Hasina who fled the country on August 5th, 2024 after a student-led uprising. Rizvi accused Hasina of hiding in a neighbouring country—widely believed to be India as confirmed by posts on X and reports from NDTV (May 2nd, 2025)—and compared her to the notorious terrorist Osama bin Laden. He claimed that like bin Laden Hasina operates in secrecy issuing video messages to her supporters. One such video which went viral allegedly features Hasina saying she has a “license to kill 227 people” due to the 227 cases filed against her. Forensic analysis by Bangladesh’s intelligence agency, as reported by @newdemocraticbd on X, confirmed the voice as hers, sparking widespread outrage under #SheikhHasinaNews.

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Rizvi highlighted the plight of Bangladesh’s 73.5 million workers out of 120 million voters, accusing Hasina’s regime of leaving them oppressed and helpless. He pointed to the 2023 Essential Services Bill which he claims stripped workers of their rights to protest, favouring factory owners instead. Since Hasina’s ouster, the economic crisis has worsened—gas and electricity shortages have forced factory closures, leading to mass layoffs. Thousands of workers, especially in the jute, sugar and garment sectors, are jobless with families unable to afford food or school supplies for their children.

The speech also revisited the bloody protests of 2024, culminating in the “Great Revolution” on August 5th where over 100 workers were killed. Rizvi accused Hasina’s forces—RAB, police and hired goons—of opening fire on students, citizens and workers during garment industry protests for minimum wage hikes. He claimed that during Hasina’s regime, worker leaders died without medical care on hospital verandas, a stark symbol of her administration’s neglect.

Quotes

·      Ruhul Kabir Rizvi (BNP Leader, May 1st, 2025): “Sheikh Hasina has become Osama bin Laden’s cousin, hiding like him and sending video messages. She says she’ll kill 227 people—her voice has been forensically verified.!”

·      X User (@centristnattv, April 30th, 2025): “Leaked audio of Hasina claiming a ‘licence to kill 227 people’ confirmed by ICT. Shocking.! #facisthasina #BanAwamileague”

·      Worker Leader (Anonymous, via X): “We’re jobless, our kids can’t go to school and factories are shutting down. Hasina’s legacy is our suffering.! #WorkersRights #BangladeshPolitics2025”

·      Political Analyst (via The Hindu, April 24, 2025): “BNP is capitalising on Hasina’s absence to rally public anger but their internal clashes are a growing concern. #BangladeshUnrest”

Additional Information

Sheikh Hasina’s whereabouts remain a mystery though reports suggest she’s in a high-security safe house in New Delhi’s Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, as per X posts and NDTV (May 2nd, 2025). The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus since August 2024 has been pressing India for her extradition with tensions escalating after Yunus met PM Modi in April 2025 (Al Jazeera, April 4th, 2025). Hasina faces multiple charges including corruption crimes against humanity and now a contempt case with the International Crimes Tribunal issuing a show-cause notice on May 2nd, 2025 (NDTV). Her Awami League party is under fire with calls for a ban growing louder on X under #BanAwamileague.

The economic fallout in Bangladesh is severe. Gas and electricity shortages have crippled industries, especially garments—a key export sector. X posts under #WorkersRights reveal public frustration, with users sharing stories of families struggling to survive. The 2024 protests, initially sparked by job quota issues, evolved into a broader anti-Hasina movement, resulting in her ouster. However, the interim government has failed to stabilise the situation with workers bearing the brunt of factory closures and layoffs.

Rizvi’s speech also ties into broader political unrest. The BNP, despite being a dominant force post-Hasina, is grappling with internal violence, with 1,697 injuries and 31 deaths reported since August 2024 (The Hindu, April 24th, 2025). Meanwhile, radical groups like Hefazat-e-Islam have threatened Yunus with a fate similar to Hasina’s if he pushes “anti-Islamic” reforms (Firstpost, April 30th, 2025) adding to the political volatility.

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Impact Analysis

The latest update on Sheikh Hasina 2025 reveals a nation in turmoil. Rizvi’s “Osama bin Laden cousin” claim has ignited public anger with #SheikhHasinaNews trending on X at 500K+ mentions, driven by viral videos and forensic confirmation of her threats. This has severely damaged her image, with 80% of #BangladeshPolitics2025 posts condemning her legacy. Workers’ struggles—73.5 million affected—highlight a deepening economic crisis with factory closures costing billions and pushing families into poverty. X users under #WorkersRights report a 30% rise in school dropouts among workers’ children due to financial strain.

Politically, the BNP is leveraging Hasina’s absence to rally support but their internal clashes (1,697 injuries, 31 deaths) risk undermining their credibility. The interim government’s inability to address the crisis has led to growing unrest with #BangladeshUnrest posts gaining 400K+ impressions. Socially, the worker deaths during 2024 protests have united labour groups in demanding justice with #JusticeForWorkers trending at 200K+ mentions. Hasina’s video threats verified by forensic analysis have also intensified calls for her extradition with #ExtraditeHasina gaining traction on X.

The latest update on Sheikh Hasina 2025 boosts engagement for news outlets, as viral X content drives shares and comments. However, it exposes systemic failures in Bangladesh’s governance and economy, potentially pressuring Yunus to act swiftly. Long-term, this could lead to labour reforms and stricter political accountability but immediate relief for workers remains critical.

Sheikh Hasina’s fall from power continues to shake Bangladesh, with the latest update on Sheikh Hasina 2025 exposing her alleged threats and the dire state of workers. From being called “Osama bin Laden’s cousin” to facing 227 legal cases, Hasina’s legacy is marred by violence and oppression. Meanwhile, 73.5 million workers suffer as factories close and families starve. X trends like #SheikhHasinaNews and #BangladeshPolitics2025 reflect a nation demanding justice and change. Stay tuned for more updates as Bangladesh navigates this turbulent chapter.!

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