A video showing a youth announcing the possible return of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh in December has gone viral on social media.
According to local sources, the announcement was made through a loudspeaker mounted on a moving battery-run auto-rickshaw in Kalikapur Union under Manda upazila in Naogaon.
The recording begins with “Assalamu Alaikum” addressed to the residents of Manda, followed by greetings to people from other religious and ethnic communities.
The announcement then claimed that Awami League President and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina would return to Bangladesh in December.
Calling upon people to welcome her regardless of political or party affiliations, the broadcast concluded with the slogans “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu.”
Contacted over the incident, Afzal Hossain, officer-in-charge of Manda Police Station, said the announcement was made on Thursday.
Police are investigating the matter, and necessary legal action will be taken, he added.
