Muhammad Yunus interim government
US Embassy Issues Security Alert Ahead of Bangladesh's 2026 Parliamentary Elections and Referendum
Dec 16, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The US Embassy in Dhaka has issued a nationwide security alert for American citizens as Bangladesh prepares for its February 2026 parliamentary elections and national referendum. This will be the country's first major vote since the 2024 uprising that ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina, with the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus overseeing the political transition.
Bangladesh Announces February 2026 Elections Following Political Upheaval
Dec 11, 2025 10:21 pm CST
Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on February 12, 2026, marking the first democratic vote since former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024. The election will cover all 300 constituencies with over 127.6 million eligible voters, including overseas citizens. Muhammad Yunus's interim government has faced pressure to restore democratic leadership, while controversy surrounds the Awami League's ban from participation despite its significant public support.
Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Sheikh Hasina's Son Over Internet Shutdown During 2024 Protests
Dec 05, 2025 01:06 am CST
Bangladesh's International Crime Tribunal has issued an arrest warrant against Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for allegedly committing crimes against humanity by shutting down internet access during the July 2024 student protests. This development follows recent corruption sentences against Sheikh Hasina and other family members as Bangladesh's interim government pursues legal action against the former ruling family.
Bangladesh Crisis: Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death as Nation Navigates Political Turmoil Under Yunus
Nov 17, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for alleged crimes against humanity during the 2024 protests that toppled her government. The country now faces significant challenges under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus's interim leadership, including economic instability, political reforms, and shifting international alliances as it prepares for crucial 2026 elections.
Bangladesh Crisis Deepens: Sheikh Hasina's Son Warns of Election Disruption Ahead of Court Verdict
Nov 17, 2025 11:10 am CST
Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed warns that Awami League supporters will block Bangladesh's February elections if the party ban isn't lifted, as his exiled mother faces an expected guilty verdict in a crimes against humanity case. Political tensions escalate with increasing violence in Dhaka, threatening the nation's stability ahead of crucial elections.
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.
Bangladesh Court to Announce Verdict Date in Sheikh Hasina Case Amid Heightened Security Concerns
Nov 12, 2025 09:20 pm CST
The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh will announce the verdict date in the case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity during the July 2024 uprising. As tensions escalate, the Awami League has called for a nationwide lockdown while security forces have been deployed across the country ahead of the November 13 announcement.