Bangladesh political crisis
Sheikh Hasina and Family Members Sentenced in Bangladesh Corruption Case: Former PM Receives 5-Year Prison Term
Dec 01, 2025 04:19 pm CST
Bangladesh court sentences former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in prison, her sister Sheikh Rehana to 7 years, and British MP Tulip Siddiq to 2 years in a corruption case involving the Purbachal New Town Project. The Awami League denounces the verdicts as politically motivated, claiming defendants lacked proper legal representation and were judged in absentia.
Khaleda Zia's Critical Health: Son Tarique Rahman Unable to Return to Bangladesh Despite Political Shifts
Nov 29, 2025 10:42 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in critical condition as her son Tarique Rahman explains his inability to return from UK exile despite the interim government claiming no restrictions exist. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's political landscape continues to transform following Sheikh Hasina's overthrow, with elections scheduled for February amid allegations of foreign interference in both major parties' leadership.
Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina to 21 Years for Corruption in Land Allocation Cases
Nov 27, 2025 09:20 pm CST
A Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison for corruption related to land allocations in the Rajuk New Town Project. Her son and daughter also received five-year sentences. Currently living in India since fleeing during protests last August, Hasina faces multiple legal challenges including a death sentence from a previous verdict. Bangladesh has requested her extradition from India.
Rising Religious Extremism in Bangladesh: Attacks on Baul Singers Intensify While Yunus Administration Remains Silent
Nov 27, 2025 03:18 pm CST
Bangladesh faces escalating religious violence as UNESCO-recognized Baul singers become targets of radical Islamist attacks. While Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus maintains silence, minority communities face increasing persecution, raising concerns about growing religious extremism following former PM Sheikh Hasina's ousting. Recent assaults on Baul performers highlight the deteriorating situation for cultural and religious minorities across the South Asian nation.
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 Court Issues Death Sentence to Former PM Sheikh Hasina in Historic 453-Page Ruling on Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 05:28 pm CST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal for directing violent crackdowns on student protesters. The 453-page judgment found Hasina and two close associates guilty of crimes against humanity related to the suppression of demonstrations that ultimately led to the fall of her government. Hasina remains in India under security protection while being tried in absentia.
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.