A cording that BBC has verified as authentic appears to capture Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina explicitly ordering officials to use lethal force against protesting students. The surveillance of the clip has been confirmed by both the country's CID and independent forensic analysts based in the UK, who say it's genuine and hasn't been tampered with .
In the tense and highly charged audio, Hasina can be heard directing security forces to "shoot them in the legs"—a phrase critics argue indicates approval of potentially deadly measures. The leak has ignited uproar across Bangladesh, with human rights advocates urgently calling for an impartial investigation into the government’s handling of the recent unrest .
The incident follows weeks of street confrontations between students and police, prompted by issues such as traffic safety and broader concerns over public governance. Hasina’s party, however, denies any orders were given to use excessive or lethal force. At this stage, there's no official inquiry underway, but the BBC confirmation is already fueling mounting pressure for accountability .
Why it matters:
This is the first evidence suggesting Sheikh Hasina personally authorized live fire against protesters.
The ensuing political fallout could be significant in the run-up to Bangladesh’s next elections.
Both domestic and international scrutiny is increasing, with rights organizations urging an independent inquiry.
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