Bangladesh, Aug. 22 -- The interim government has warned media outlets not to publish or broadcast speeches by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, saying any future violations will lead to immediate legal action.

The warning came after some outlets reportedly aired one of Hasina's speeches on Thursday despite an official ban.

In a statement, the government said airing comments by the deposed Awami League leader -- described as a "convicted criminal and fugitive accused of genocide and crimes against humanity" -- breaches the country's Anti-Terrorism Act.

It also referred to an International Crimes Tribunal's December 2024 order that barred the broadcast of speeches deemed to spread hatred.

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