Shakib Al Hasan on Wednesday Evening, Hours After He Appeared Virtually Atta New Delhi Press Conference With Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh

The attack occurred around 8:45 pm local time, with residents reporting loud explosion-like sounds; police have not officially confirmed the use of petrol bombs. The Awami League shared a purported video on X, calling it a "calculated attack" and "the cost of attending Awami League press conference. Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry condemned Hasina's media interaction as "venomous vitriol and an affront to national sovereignty, urging media not to broadcast her statements.

Hasina, who faces a crimes-against-humanity conviction, announced plans to return to Bangladesh in December, vowing to face any consequences. Mint could not independently verify the attack report or video.