Leaked call reveals Hasina urges supporters to ‘wait until Dec’

In a striking revelation, a leaked phone conversation allegedly featuring former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s voice has circulated on social media, sparking a wave of discussion. 

This audio, which Jago News obtained on Sunday night (October 27), is believed to capture her providing directions to Awami League leaders and activists from her current location in India, urging them to hold back until December.

In this three-minute and 17-second audio clip, a voice resembling Sheikh Hasina’s said, "We have to wait until December. Those who set fire to your house, do they not have homes themselves?" 

She appears to be speaking to Shakil Alam Bulbul, a former Chhatra League president and upazila chairman from Gobindganj, Gaibandha, whose current whereabouts are also reportedly unknown.

The alleged voice continues, hinting at retaliatory actions: "Those who are now showing arrogance—they won’t be safe for long. Wait until December, and you’ll see if these enemies survive." 

In response, Bulbul’s voice expresses confidence, saying, "Yes, leader, Alhamdulillah. We trust your guidance."

Throughout the conversation, the alleged voice of Sheikh Hasina reinforces patience, telling her supporters to remain calm but vigilant for the next two months. 

She also alludes to a plan involving high-profile detractors like Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, saying his influence has been "blocked by the people," suggesting that political and social strategies are already in motion.

This audio has further fuelled discussions online, with some social media users claiming that Sheikh Hasina, who resigned on August 5 amid mass student protests, is guiding supporters remotely from India to destabilise the nation. 

Political analysts have noted that such statements could intensify the already high tensions in the region.

The conversation also highlights the local situation in Gobindganj, where Bulbul describes alleged attacks on his property by opposition forces. 

According to Bulbul, his house and car were torched, and cases were filed against him due to his affiliation with the Awami League. "Those who burnt your house, do they not have houses?" the alleged voice of Hasina replies, indicating an intent for reciprocal action.

Sheikh Hasina reportedly said, "I have 227 murder cases against me—not just in Gobindganj, but all over Bangladesh. I’ve asked everyone to account for the cases filed against them. These cases give me the 'license' for 227 acts. The punishment remains the same whether it's for one or two hundred cases. Fine, I'll accept that punishment, but first, I'll settle these accounts. This should be clear in our minds."

The former Chhatra League leader responded, "Insha'Allah, Insha'Allah."

Unconfirmed reports from Gobindganj describe Bulbul as a known operative for former MP Abul Kalam Azad. Both individuals reportedly fled to India amidst allegations of involvement in multiple incidents, including the attack on Santal villages in 2016, which led to fatalities. 

Bulbul himself faces serious accusations, including the alleged misuse of government resources.

As discussions over this audio continue, sources within the local Awami League, speaking anonymously, expressed frustration at the leadership. 

They claim that leaders like Bulbul and Azad, who benefited from their positions, left the region’s local party structure in turmoil, further aggravating an already tense political landscape. 

This purported conversation may signal a critical turning point in local political dynamics as leaders wrestle with internal discord amidst broader national uncertainties.