Asif Nazrul Expresses Regret After Controversial Remarks

Just hours after claiming that Sheikh Hasina and her associates had committed crimes in Bangladesh more horrific than those of the Pakistani military in 1971, legal adviser Asif Nazrul has expressed regret.

Earlier today (Tuesday), he made the remarks during a discussion and exhibition focused on the July uprising and the demand for justice for killings that took place during that time. His comments triggered a wave of criticism on social media.

At 7:31 PM, Nazrul posted on his personal Facebook profile, saying, “It was inappropriate to compare the brutality of Sheikh Hasina with that of the Pakistani forces.” He later confirmed to BBC Bangla that the Facebook account belonged to him.

In his post, he wrote:
“Sheikh Hasina’s brutality is unbelievable. She ordered the burning of the dead and the wounded, the indiscriminate killing of women, teenagers, and children, the gunning down of civilians from helicopters, the execution of young people writhing in death agony, and the denial of medical care in hospitals leading to deliberate deaths.”

He further stated that such actions would be considered serious crimes even in the context of war.

“However, it was wrong of me to compare her brutality with that of the Pakistani forces who committed atrocities against the people of Bangladesh in 1971. Both are heinous crimes. For those who thought I was downplaying the genocide of 1971, I sincerely apologize,” wrote Professor Nazrul.

Image Caption: “However, it was wrong of me to compare her brutality with that of the Pakistani forces who committed atrocities against the people of Bangladesh in 1971. Both are heinous crimes.” – Legal Adviser