UN Voices Firm Opposition to Death Penalty After Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed concern over the verdict issued against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, emphasising the need for due process, adherence to fair-trial standards, and the organisation’s categorical opposition to the death penalty.
After the Verdict, Sheikh Hasina Issues a Response; Awami League Announces New Program
The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka announced the verdict against Sheikh Hasina on Monday. Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death. After hearing the verdict, the exiled Sheikh Hasina has now issued a reaction.
Excavators Spark Chaos at Dhanmondi 32; Security Forces Intervene
A tense situation developed on Monday afternoon on Dhanmondi 32 Road in the capital. Supporters of Jamaat and the NCP attempted to enter the area with two excavators to demolish the house of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The army and police quickly arrived at the scene and dispersed them.
Exclusive: Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming verdict prompts son Sajeeb Wazed to address ongoing party ban
Supporters of Bangladesh’s ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will move to block the upcoming February national election unless a ban on the Awami League is lifted, her son and adviser Sajeeb Wazed warned on Sunday. Speaking to Reuters on the eve of a highly anticipated televised verdict, Wazed said the Dhaka court is widely expected to convict the 78-year-old leader in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity linked to the deadly 2024 student protest crackdown—allegations Hasina has rejected as politically motivated.
Nationwide Bombings and Arson Trigger Public Panic
Security has been intensified across Dhaka and other parts of the country as the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—stemming from the July uprising—is set to be announced. The prohibited political party Awami League has called for a countrywide shutdown, prompting heightened concerns of sabotage. Dhaka District Police and other law enforcement agencies have moved into a strict security posture in response.
A Series of Cocktail Explosions and Arson Attacks in Dhaka
A surge of crude bomb (cocktail) explosions and arson attacks on buses across the capital Dhaka in the last 24 hours has created widespread panic among the public. From late Saturday (15 November) night to Sunday (16 November) evening, more than 10 crude bomb explosions occurred in different parts of the capital, injuring one pedestrian.
Two Crude Bombs Exploded in Front of Adviser Rizwana Hasan’s Residence
Two crude bombs (cocktails) exploded consecutively in front of the residence of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Central Road in the capital. The explosions occurred around 9 p.m. on Sunday night. However, no one was injured in the incident.
Trial Against Sheikh Hasina: 101 Engineers Strongly Condemn
A total of 101 engineers residing in Bangladesh and abroad have strongly condemned and protested the ongoing trial process against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the International Crimes Tribunal, describing it as “farcical” and “illegal.” In a joint statement issued yesterday, they claimed that such a trial against the head of an elected government is “in violation of the Constitution, the law, and international human rights standards.”
Bus Arson and a Series of Cocktail Blasts Hit Dhaka and Two Nearby Districts
A series of bus fires and consecutive crude bomb (cocktail) explosions in Dhaka, Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj, and Gazipur has created nationwide unrest and concern. From Saturday (15 November) morning until late night, at least three buses were set on fire and more than 15 cocktail explosions occurred in different areas of the capital. Although no casualties were reported, questions have arisen among the public regarding the law and order situation.
Dhaka Sees Three Separate Cocktail Blasts; Motorcycle Burns in Hatirjheel
Explosions of crude bombs (cocktails) occurred in Mirpur, Pallabi, and Hatirjheel in the capital. In the Hatirjheel blast, a motorcycle caught fire.