Bangladesh’s ICT-BD is set to deliver its verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides over alleged crimes during last year’s student-led protests. Hasina and Kamal are tried in absentia, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
Dhaka remained under tight security as authorities deployed troops ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict date announcement against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Awami League’s “lockdown” call led to empty streets, bus arson incidents, and public anxiety amid fears of unrest
A Bangladeshi court has ordered the arrest of former Law Minister Anisul Huq over two cases linked to last year’s July protests, including murder and attempted murder charges.
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, triggering outrage from the Awami League. The ruling, based on a leaked audio clip, is widely seen as politically motivated
Despite his lofty public posturing meant for the consumption of Western audience, Muhammad Yunus has readily succumbed to the pressure from Islamist elements