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  'It doesn't matter to me whatever verdict they announce': Sheikh Hasina stands defiant

  World | November 17, 2025 12:01 IST

  Hasina called the allegations false, blamed interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus for the country's chaos, and refused to attend the trial in Dhaka. She urged her supporters to stay calm and resilient, citing personal losses, the destruction of her family home, attacks on civilians during the unrest.

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  What are the five charges against Sheikh Hasina on which special tribunal is set to deliver verdict?

  World | November 17, 2025 10:07 IST

  Sheikh Hasina: Monday’s verdict concerns five counts of alleged crimes against humanity linked to last year’s July Uprising. These include murders, attempted murders, torture and use of lethal force on unarmed student protesters; issuance of orders to deploy lethal weapons.

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  Bangladesh tightens security ahead of verdict against Sheikh Hasina, shoot at sight ordered

  World | November 17, 2025 7:59 IST

  Sheikh Hasina: Dhaka has witnessed a series of mostly predawn clandestine attacks since November 10, including crude bomb explosions at the entrance of the Yunus-founded Grameen Bank headquarters in Mirpur.

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  Sheikh Hasina verdict in 24 hours: Bangladesh on high alert as govt seeks death penalty

  World | November 16, 2025 17:09 IST

  The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has sought the death penalty for the 78-year-old leader, alleging crimes against humanity during last year’s anti-government protests.

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  Ex-Bangladeshi minister alleges Clinton family and Muhammad Yunus behind 2024 Sheikh Hasina ouster

  World | November 11, 2025 10:39 IST

  Chowdhury claimed the unrest, which began as student protests over job quotas, was carefully planned and funded to facilitate regime change. He also accused Muhammad Yunus’s interim government of being part of this Western-backed nexus.

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  How a timely call from India prevented Hasina from sharing her father's fate amid Bangladesh unrest?

  World | November 07, 2025 17:17 IST

  According to a forthcoming book Inshallah Bangladesh: The Story of an Unfinished Revolution, authored by Deep Halder, Jaydeep Majumdar and Shahidul Hasan Khokon, youth protests in Bangladesh escalated into violent unrest on August 5, with mobs closing in on the Prime Minister’s residence in Dhaka.

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  Yunus presents 'Art of Triumph' to Turkish delegation after controversial map gift to Pakistan

  World | November 04, 2025 17:44 IST

  A map featured on the cover of the book has sparked regional controversy, as it reportedly resembles those promoted by Islamic extremist groups advocating for a "Greater Bangladesh"—a vision that involves Bangladesh extending its borders into India’s northeastern states.

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  Bangladesh: Interim government chief Yunus warns of bid to disrupt polls over ban on Awami League

  World | October 30, 2025 7:49 IST

  Meanwhile, former PM Hasina has vowed to restore democracy in her country, criticising the current situation in Bangladesh. She said her supporters would boycott the upcoming election.

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  Bangladesh court to announce verdict in Sheikh Hasina's 'crimes' on November 13

  World | October 24, 2025 10:30 IST

  Hasina's state-appointed lawyer, Md Amir Hossain, has denied the charges, asserting that the former prime minister did not flee the country in connection with the case but was forced to leave following the student-led uprising.

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  Bangladesh interim govt warns media against publicising Sheikh Hasina's statements, vows action

  World | August 22, 2025 19:52 IST

  The Bangladesh interim government said that the broadcasting and publicity of audio of Hasina on television channels, news and online portals is a "serious violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act 2009".

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  Bangladesh Awami League HQ taken over by unknown group before Hasina's fall anniversary on Aug 5

  World | July 27, 2025 12:53 IST

  Notably, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from the top post on August 5 last year after large crowds of demonstrators surrounded her Dhaka residence. Her resignation was announced by Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff General Waker-uz-Zaman.

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  Four killed as Sheikh Hasina supporters clash with police: What led to fresh violence in Bangladesh?

  Explainers | July 17, 2025 8:24 IST

  In Bangladesh, the newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), led by the youth who led the mass uprising last year, has faced strong opposition in Gopalganj, the hometown of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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  Bangladesh scraps Hasina-era 'sir' rule for women officials to promote gender-sensitive protocols

  World | July 11, 2025 9:47 IST

  Bangladesh's interim government has repealed the Hasina-era rule requiring female officials, including ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, to be addressed as ‘Sir,’ promoting gender-sensitive protocols.

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  Sheikh Hasina formally indicted in crimes against humanity case in Bangladesh

  World | July 10, 2025 14:37 IST

  The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) indicted Sheikh Hasina by accepting charges of crimes against humanity filed against her in connection with a mass uprising in which hundreds of students were killed last year.

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  Bangladesh again urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina: 'Act with conscience, moral clarity'

  World | July 10, 2025 9:47 IST

  Bangladesh in December last year had also sent India a note verbale, requesting the extradition of Hasina. New Delhi had confirmed receipt of the formal diplomatic note but did not comment further.

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  Leaked audio claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 'shoot on sight' amid Bangladesh protests: Report

  World | July 09, 2025 14:12 IST

  Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina ordered a 'shoot-on-sight' crackdown on student protesters last year, resulting in at least 1,400 deaths, a leaked audio has revealed.

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  Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 6 months in prison by International Crimes Tribunal

  World | July 02, 2025 23:44 IST

  Earlier in June, the ICT formally charged Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity related to her alleged role in orchestrating a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests during July and August 2024.

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  Sheikh Hasina indicted for mass killing in student protest crackdown, trial to begin in absentia

  World | June 01, 2025 23:55 IST

  Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina has been indicted for mass killings in a student protest crackdown, with her trial set to begin in absentia amid growing legal and diplomatic tensions.

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  Bangladesh charges former PM Sheikh Hasina with 'crimes against humanity' during July 2024 uprising

  World | June 01, 2025 13:50 IST

  Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been formally charged with crimes against humanity for her alleged role in the deadly crackdown on student-led protests during the July 2024 uprising. Charges were also filed against two senior officials of her government, prosecutors said.

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  Sheikh Hasina faces possible death sentence as Bangladesh tribunal to hear charges today

  World | June 01, 2025 8:30 IST

  Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal will begin hearing charges against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today, in a historic move that will be broadcast live on state-run television for the first time. The tribunal may hand her a death sentence if convicted.