In a powerful rebuke, Nazma Akter, the president of the Sommilito Garment Workers Federation, has condemned Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for leaving Dhaka amidst escalating protests. Akter expressed her disapproval, stating “shame” on Hasina for fleeing the capital as demonstrators occupied the Dhaka Palace earlier today.
The union leader, a prominent voice in Bangladesh’s labor movement, criticized the Prime Minister’s decision to depart during a critical moment for the nation. “It’s a shameful act to abandon the people in their time of need,” Akter stated. “As a leader, she should have stayed and faced the situation, not run away.”
The comments come after reports emerged that Sheikh Hasina left the country following the seizure of the Dhaka Palace by protesters demanding her resignation. The incident marks a
dramatic escalation in the country’s political crisis, with demonstrators accusing the government of corruption and calling for democratic reforms.
Akter’s criticism reflects growing frustration among various sectors of society, including the labor movement, which has been vocal in advocating for workers’ rights and better governance. Her remarks are likely to resonate with many who feel abandoned by the current administration.
