1001 Public University Teachers Reject ‘Farcical’ Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina
The 1001 progressive teachers of Bangladesh’s public universities have rejected the fabricated and farcical engineered verdict in the false and staged case against Sheikh Hasina.
After the Verdict, Sheikh Hasina Issues a Response; Awami League Announces New Program
The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka announced the verdict against Sheikh Hasina on Monday. Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death. After hearing the verdict, the exiled Sheikh Hasina has now issued a reaction.
Excavators Spark Chaos at Dhanmondi 32; Security Forces Intervene
A tense situation developed on Monday afternoon on Dhanmondi 32 Road in the capital. Supporters of Jamaat and the NCP attempted to enter the area with two excavators to demolish the house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The army and police quickly arrived at the scene and dispersed them.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Sheikh Hasina to Death for ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
In a case regarding crimes against humanity committed during the anti-discrimination student movement in July–August, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal have been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal.
Sheikh Hasina’s Defiant Audio Ahead of Tribunal Verdict: “Allah Gave Me Life, I Fear No Verdict”
“Allah gave me life, and He alone will take it; I do not care!” Audio message from Sheikh Hasina before the verdict—what she said about the demand for a death sentence
Exclusive: Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming verdict prompts son Sajeeb Wazed to address ongoing party ban
Supporters of Bangladesh’s ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will move to block the upcoming February national election unless a ban on the Awami League is lifted, her son and adviser Sajeeb Wazed warned on Sunday. Speaking to Reuters on the eve of a highly anticipated televised verdict, Wazed said the Dhaka court is widely expected to convict the 78-year-old leader in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly 2024 student protest crackdown—allegations Hasina has rejected as politically motivated.
Nationwide Bombings and Arson Trigger Public Panic
Security has been intensified across Dhaka and other parts of the country as the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—stemming from the July uprising—is set to be announced. The prohibited political party Awami League has called for a countrywide shutdown, prompting heightened concerns of sabotage. Dhaka District Police and other law enforcement agencies have moved into a strict security posture in response.
DMP Commissioner says instructions to open fire on violent attackers are lawful
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjad Ali has instructed police to open fire if anyone attempts to set vehicles on fire or throw cocktails in a manner that endangers lives and property.
Advisor’s APS Arrives to Take Recruitment Exam in Government Vehicle
An assistant private secretary (APS) to an advisor of the interim government arrived in a government vehicle to take part in the recruitment examination for the lecturer post at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU). His name is Ashiqur Rahman. He is employed as the APS to the Advisor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
A Series of Cocktail Explosions and Arson Attacks in Dhaka
A surge of crude bomb (cocktail) explosions and arson attacks on buses across the capital Dhaka in the last 24 hours has created widespread panic among the public. From late Saturday (15 November) night to Sunday (16 November) evening, more than 10 crude bomb explosions occurred in different parts of the capital, injuring one pedestrian.