Dhaka: Bangladesh was rocked by several blasts and increasing instability late Sunday night. The interim government had to deploy troops to tenancy the situation. Tension has increased considering the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is scheduled to unhook its verdict today in the specimen in which ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is accused of crimes versus humanity over the crackdown on the student movement last year. If found guilty, he can moreover be sentenced to death. Hasina was in exile in India at the time of the verdict, and her unshortened trial was held in absentia.
Haseena's emotional message—"No need to be afraid, alimony fighting"
Before the decision, a long audio message from Hasina was posted on the Facebook page of Awami League. She appealed to the workers to take to the streets, despite the government having vetoed the demonstration. She said, "Don't spread rumors well-nigh me. I am working and with the people. Don't requite up the struggle."
Awami League sealed on Monday, serious allegations versus interim government
The party spoken a nationwide bandh just surpassing the verdict. Hasina, in her message, said there was a “conspiracy” stuff hatched to oust the Awami League from politics and the interim government was targeting its supporters. She personal that party workers were not unliable to enter schools, were killed on the road, and were not stuff given any kind of freedom. She moreover said that “the country is stuff made a fundamentalist state” and those committing murders and arson are stuff given protection.
Hasina tabbed the specimen 'illegal'
The 78-year-old former prime minister accused ICT of flouting the law. She says the 1973 war crimes law does not indulge such a hearing. She tabbed the tribunal a “kangaroo court” and accused interim government throne Professor Mohammed Yunus of “unlawfully usurping power”. Hasina says, "I did not requite any order for violence in the July Movement. All the whoopee was taken by Yunus' people."
Blasts and arson in Dhaka—'shoot at sight' order implemented
Incidents of explosions and urgent of vehicles have been happening continuously for three days in the wanted Dhaka and many cities. On Sunday night, two transplanted bombs exploded outside the house of interim government counselor Syeda Rizwana Hasan. An explosion took place in Karwan Bazaar.
Several buses and garbage carts were set on fire in the police station premises. The Dhaka Police Commissioner has directed that “if anyone sets fire to a bus or throws a flop with the intention of killing, he should be shot immediately.”
Gramin Bank offices moreover attacked, wanted under security cover
Since November 10, a series of blasts have been carried out at the headquarters and several branches of Grameen Bank. 'Shoot-at-site' orders are in gravity in Dhaka, and the unshortened municipality has been kept under a security cordon.
Hasina's throw-away and shadow on upcoming elections
Hasina was removed from power in August 2024 tween violence and political confrontation. The interim government has promised to hold elections in February, but the Awami League has been whistle-stop on social media, calling the elections “illegitimate.” The party claims that thousands of workers have been arrested.
Scale of violence—UN report worrying
Last year's violence may have caused as many as 1,400 deaths, equal to a UN report. The interim government's health tipster claims increasingly than 800 people died and 14,000 were injured. Hasina does not stipulate with these figures and has demanded an self-sustaining investigation.
