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The continued absence of elections, the institutionalisation of violence, and the legitimisation of jihadist groups paint a grim picture of Bangladesh’s future.
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Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has begun the in absentia trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity linked to the violent suppression of 2024’s student-led protests. Prosecutors labelled Hasina the “nucleus of all crimes” and indicted her alongside former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ex-IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun. The charges centre on state-sanctioned killings and torture during the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) movement that ousted Hasina on August 5, 2024. Hasina fled to India, which has yet to respond to an extradition request. A UN report cited 1,400 protest-related deaths during the crackdown.
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Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh on August 5 last year amid escalating unrest and is currently residing in India.
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The two policy decisions to bolster BSF capabilities at this front have been taken in the wake of the stepped up security arrangements along the border following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh
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One year after Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in a student-led uprising, Bangladesh remains politically unstable under interim leader Muhammad Yunus. Promising reforms and democratic revival, Yunus has delayed elections, citing the need for constitutional and institutional changes. The return of Jamaat-e-Islami and rise of Islamist factions have deepened political fragmentation and religious polarisation. Minority groups, especially Hindus, report rising attacks, while opposition parties accuse the government of repression. Yunus has shifted foreign policy towards China, though Western support remains. However, U.S. aid was suspended under President Donald Trump, complicating recovery efforts. The path to democracy remains uncertain amid growing unrest and division.
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Several Bangladeshi citizens travelling into India for medical or personal reasons said the situation in their homeland had become untenable, especially for minority communities.
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A grab of an unarmed civilian later identified as Dipto Saha lying dead on the streets of Gopalganj, with a member of Bangladesh Army about to put his boot on his face, has become the face of Gopalganj horror, reported News18.
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As optimism fades, many are beginning to ask whether the revolution has delivered real change, or simply replaced one crisis with another.
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Deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces trial in absentia for crimes against humanity following her ouster in 2024. Now in exile in India, Hasina is at the center of a heated extradition request from Bangladesh’s interim government. With over 1,000 protester deaths, sweeping arrests, and Hasina’s legacy as a regional ally, the stakes are high.
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Hasina, who fled to India aboard a military aircraft, has since been staying at an undisclosed location. On July 9, Yunus’ government urged India to act with “conscience and moral clarity” and comply with the extradition request.
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The charges span five counts related to atrocities committed during the unrest. Both Hasina and Khan are being tried in absentia.
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As the tribunal proceeds, the leaked audio is shaping up to be a pivotal turning point in Bangladesh’s reckoning with the events of 2024.
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According to a report by the BBC, the leaked audio of Hasina's conversation with an unidentified senior government official is the most significant evidence yet that she gave direct authorisation to shoot anti-government protesters.
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The order, pronounced by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT), found the deposed premier in contempt of the court for certain remarks
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Fake cases, arbitrary arrests and political persecution are some defining characteristics of the Yunus-led administration in Bangladesh. Indeed, it is no different from the record of the deposed Sheikh Hasina-led government. The difference, if that matters, is the Yunus-led regime has likely undermined the judicial system to a greater extent in far less time
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While Facebook remains the most popular platform among mass supporters, Telegram has become Hasina’s preferred tool for secure and targeted communication.
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Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering a deadly crackdown during the 2024 student uprising. Prosecutors cite evidence of planned mass killings, with over 1,400 dead. Hasina, now in exile in India, denies the charges.
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Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s hopes of political revival appear to have been dashed. A judicial tribunal has indicted her while the Supreme Court has lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami which is believed to be close to Pakistan. On his part, Chief Advisor Mohmmed Yunus is trying to survive the political storm
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After deadly student-led protests forced long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year, authorities face delays over promised reforms, growing protests, and political division, despite appealing for national unity.
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Bangladesh is highly-dependent on Chittagong for its imports to the western countries, and any disruption of this port could make the country vulnerable to blockades affecting its trade and commerce.
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Appointed as the Chief Adviser of the interim government in August 2024, Yunus' tenure has been marred by escalating tensions with the military, stalled reforms, and mounting domestic and international criticism.
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Reports suggest that General Waqar-uz-Zaman may have opposed Yunus's appointment as Chief Adviser and has engaged in discussions about reintegrating the Awami League into politics without trial.
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Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria rose to fame after essaying the role of Sheikh Hasina in 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation', which was released in 2023.
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"The Home Ministry today issued the gazette notification banning all activities of the Awami League, its all front, associate and brotherly organisations,” Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd.) Jahangir Alam told a media briefing here.
