Awami League Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina's Son Condemns Mother's Death Sentence as Illegal Trial by Unelected Bangladesh Regime
Nov 17, 2025 11:59 pm CST
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, denounces her death sentence as illegitimate, calling the trial a "sham" conducted by an unconstitutional government. Speaking from Washington DC, he criticizes the rushed 140-day proceedings and expresses confidence that India will reject any extradition request for his mother, who fled Bangladesh during protests in August 2024.
Bangladesh Prepares for Sheikh Hasina Verdict: Security Tightened as Tribunal Set to Rule on Crimes Against Humanity Charges
Nov 17, 2025 09:10 am CST
Bangladesh has deployed heightened security measures nationwide as the International Crimes Tribunal prepares to deliver its verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. Facing charges of crimes against humanity related to the deadly crackdown during the 2024 protests that led to her ouster, Hasina is being tried in absentia while prosecutors seek the death penalty. The case has intensified political tensions in Bangladesh, with authorities preparing for potential unrest following the verdict.