New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called for actions to help unify the country and "banish the divisive actions of the past twelve months", sought the removal of "illegal Yunus administration" and an impartial investigation by the United Nations into the events of the past year."

Sheikh Hasina, who launched a blistering attack on Chief Adviser of Interim Government Muhammad Yunus in a speech here, called for ending politically motivated acts used "to intimidate jail journalists and members of the Bangladesh Awami League and opposition political parties".

The Awami League leader also sought an iron-clad guarantee for the safety of religious minority groups, women and girls and vulnerable secti...