India, Jan. 25 -- The Bangladesh government has expressed shock after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed by the Indian government to deliver a public statement in New Delhi on January 23.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Hasina openly called for the removal of the Bangladesh government and allegedly issued incitements to her party loyalists and the public to commit acts of violence aimed at disrupting the upcoming general elections, according to Dhaka Tribune.

The government added that it would hold the Awami League accountable for any incidents of violence or terror leading up to and on election day, and that appropriate measures would be taken to counter such activities.

Bangladesh also expressed disa...