Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has mounted a stinging attack on the country's interim leader Muhammad Yunus over alleged persecution of minorities.

In her first public address after fleeing Bangladesh four months back, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has mounted a stinging attack on the country’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, accusing him of perpetrating “genocide” and failing to protect minorities including Hindus.

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of "genocide" against religious minorities. Fleeing to India after mass protests, Hasina alleges Yunus orchestrated violence and targeted Hindus,

The relationship between India and Bangladesh saw an unusual low after an ISKCON member Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested in a sedition case, triggering a massive outrage in India.

In her speech, Hasina, who has long had a contentious relationship with Yunus, accused the head of the Bangladesh caretaker government of being the “main perpetrator of genocide” and labelled him as “power-hungry.

Ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina launched a scathing attack on interim leader Muhammad Yunus, saying he is involved in ‘genocide’ and killing of minorities including Hindus.

Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of persecuting minorities and claimed plans for her assassination.

New Delhi: Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed the country's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, over the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh.

We need comprehensive reforms in the economy, governance, bureaucracy and judiciary (before holding elections),” said Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

Yunus said in the interview Bangladesh's interim government has established several commissions for reforms in the electoral system, constitution and judiciary.