India, Aug. 5 -- Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday defended her government's economic record and sought to know what Bangladesh gained since her ouster nearly two years ago.

Speaking at a virtual press conference in Delhi, Hasina said Bangladesh had moved from "prosperity, dignity and confidence" to "fear, revenge, hardship and uncertainty" since her government fell in August 2024.

"So today I ask those who celebrated my departure: what did you actually get?" she said, before asking whether the country had gained democracy, security, freedom of expression or economic relief.

She also questioned whether prices had fallen, whether families could afford essential goods, and whether people had access to uninterrup...