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.