Violence erupted in Dhaka early Friday following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, a prominent youth leader of Bangladesh’s 2024 pro-democracy uprising, who succumbed to injuries from an assassination attempt. Thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding justice for Hadi, while several buildings, including the Daily Star and Prothom Alo offices, were set […]
Dhaka unrest
Bangladesh court convicts ousted PM Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity
DHAKA: A Bangladesh court on Monday convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity, ending a months-long trial over her alleged role in ordering a deadly crackdown on a student-led uprising last year. Hasina, 78, has been living in India and defied court orders to return, refusing to recognise the proceedings. Read More: […]
Bangladesh braces for Hasina verdict amid security alert
The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has requested the Army Headquarters to deploy troops to secure the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ahead of the verdict in a high-profile case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides. The court administration had previously sent a similar request last Thursday, coinciding with the announcement […]