Echoes of One-Eleven? Joy Alerts About Renewed ‘Refined Awami League’ Narrative
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has alleged that there is an undemocratic effort underway to bring changes to the leadership of the Awami League. He said that “a game is being played from abroad” to change the party’s leadership. However, he did not clarify what exactly he meant by “game” or who is involved in it.
Sajeeb Wazed Joy Rejects Charges, Says Family Targeted Politically
Sajeeb Wazed Joy said, “A false case has been fabricated against us so that we cannot contest the election. The main purpose of these verdicts is to prevent my mother and any member of my family from participating in the election.”
Sajeeb Wazed: Sheikh Hasina’s Death Verdict Is “Revenge, Not Justice”
Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has strongly condemned the death sentence handed to his mother by the International Crimes Tribunal, describing it as “a calculated act of revenge, not justice.” He argued that the ruling reflects a collapse of due process and the rule of law under the interim administration.
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.
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: Exile Has Not Broken Her—Sheikh Hasina Shares Her Outlook on Bangladesh’s Future
Exiled from her country but unwavering in resolve, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken publicly for the first time since her departure, outlining her concerns over Bangladesh’s political trajectory and warning of rising extremism. In a candid and assertive conversation, she reflects on her years in power, acknowledges missteps, defends her legacy, and stresses that any meaningful return to stability will require a fully participatory democratic process. While voicing determination to return home, she insists her goal is not power, but the restoration of voter rights, democratic institutions, and national security.
Awami League Calls for Nationwide Shutdown on 16–17 November
The Awami League has announced a nationwide shutdown on 16–17 November following what it called the “successful lockdown” on 13 November. The program was declared to demand the resignation of interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, an end to the “farcical trial,” and the restoration of democracy. The announcement has raised concerns about unrest, security risks, and a potential paralysis of public life across the country.
Awami League’s ‘Dhaka Lockdown’: What the Capital Witnessed Throughout the Day
In the capital, the “Dhaka Lockdown” program declared by the banned political party Awami League has led since morning to a shortage of vehicles across the city, empty streets, a standstill in public transport, and widespread suffering among ordinary people.
ICT to Announce Verdict Schedule in Hasina Crimes Against Humanity Case Today
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled today to announce the date for delivering its verdict in the crimes against humanity case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her ex–home minister Asaduzzaman Khan—both fugitives—and detained former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
Human Rights Fears Grow in Bangladesh After Sheikh Hasina’s Fall
Bangladesh has faced intense political unrest since the ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, following a massive student-led movement against her increasingly authoritarian rule.