‘The real happiness of Eid will arrive in the moment of our victory,’ Hasina stated in a post on X, underscoring her dedication to the people’s liberty despite physical distance from Dhaka.

Drawing lessons from Ramadan’s discipline, she advocated for a world built on harmony, respect, and shared prosperity. Hasina extended prayers for universal safety and prosperity, envisioning Eid as a beacon for every toiling citizen.

Under her tenure, she highlighted relentless pushes to eradicate poverty and counter domestic and international schemes targeting the vulnerable. Yet, a grand conspiracy has since shattered the dreams of the impoverished, she charged.

Since the upheaval of August 5, 2024, Bangladesh resembles a fortress of oppression, with freethinking voices—journalists, authors, and political figures—imprisoned en masse. Hasina shared her grief for these innocents and their loved ones.

‘I may not be there with you, but trust me: the daughter of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman stands ready, with divine blessings, to give her life for your emancipation and the nation’s future,’ she declared passionately.

Hasina didn’t spare the Yunus-led interim regime, accusing its aggressive policies of worsening a global economic slump fueled by regional conflicts. Ordinary folks in Bangladesh bear the brunt, unable to sustain basic livelihoods.

In a rallying cry, she implored affluent segments of society to aid the underprivileged, ensuring Eid’s blessings reach every corner and transform lives with real happiness.

In a written interview, Hasina shared her deep appreciation for India’s role in providing her a safe haven following the overthrow of her government last year. Her administration collapsed in August 2024 amidst widespread violent protests fueled by allegations of corruption, power abuse, and opposition suppression. These demonstrations, largely initiated by students and civil society, led to her government’s forced departure.

Fearing for her safety after her residence was reportedly surrounded by mobs and security forces failed to provide protection, Hasina sought refuge in India. This move marked a new chapter in her extensive political career. Hasina further criticized the interim government for banning her party, the Awami League, from participating in upcoming national elections, deeming it an unconstitutional act that disenfranchises millions of her supporters. She warned that Yunus’s leadership could lead to political instability in Bangladesh and jeopardize its relationships with crucial regional allies, specifically highlighting the threat to India-Bangladesh ties due to the alleged backing of extremists.