Old Video of Sheikh Hasina Discussing Tripura-Cumilla History Resurfaces and Goes Viral
An old split-screen video of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing a formal public event has resurfaced on Facebook and is once again drawing huge attention.
The video, shared on November 8 by Shri Nani Gopal Debnath, has already gathered over 11,146 likes and 163 comments. It is presented as a broadcast of an official government ceremony or commemoration.
On the left side of the screen, Sheikh Hasina is seen speaking remotely from a desk in what appears to be her office. She is wearing a light-colored sari with a pink patterned head covering and glasses. A building is visible behind her. She is seen gesturing while speaking in Bengali.
On the right side, the video is divided into two panels. The top panel shows a decorated stage with dignitaries seated behind a floral garland, beneath a large banner featuring portraits including Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and text in Bengali. The bottom panel shows a large audience seated in a hall, many wearing face masks, listening attentively to the proceedings.
The Channel 24 news logo appears intermittently in the upper right corner, indicating the footage was originally from a televised broadcast.
What Did She Say in the Video?
In the clip, Sheikh Hasina is heard referring to historical documents related to Tripura and Cumilla. She says in Bengali, “Tripura… Cumillar asol nam chilo Tripura” — which translates to “Tripura… the original name of Cumilla was Tripura.”
She was discussing the historical extent of the Tripura kingdom and how certain areas that were once part of that region are now in present-day Bangladesh, such as Cumilla.
The video does not show a new statement. It appears to be an older speech that has been re-shared in the current political context, which is why it is generating fresh debate.
In the comments, viewers are intensely debating the history of the 1947 partition, the role of the Tripura royal family, and references to historical texts like the Rajmala chronicle. Supporters and critics are sharing opposite interpretations, while some users are using the video to make political and communal arguments.
Historians note that the Tripura kingdom has a long and complex history that spans present-day Tripura in India and parts of Bangladesh, and its borders changed significantly during British rule and after partition.
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