Sheikh-Hasina

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence back home where her party is banned, told Reuters she and senior party colleagues plan to return from exile ​in India around December and surrender. The South Asian nation’s longest-serving leader said she and members of her Awami League aim to return voluntarily to the country they fled two years ago ‌and present themselves in court, testing Bangladesh’s handling of its most prominent politi...

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has completed its investigation into the case over alleged crimes against humanity, including killings, during the Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar in Dhaka on May 5, 2013. The draft investigation report is now undergoing final legal and technical review. Once the process is complete, investigators will formally submit the report to the Office of the Chief Prosecutor. ICT Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam told Agami...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said those who are exploiting the spirit of the July Revolution for political gain and selling that spirit will face consequences that the nation will witness in the future. He made the remarks on Saturday at an event titled ‘July National Conference’ marking the second anniversary of the July Revolution. The organizations ‘July 24 Martyrs’ Family Society’ and ‘We Are July Warriors’ organized the event. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the program...

BNP Member of Parliament Rehana Akhter Ranu has called for bringing ousted Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina back to the country. She also said she should be electrocuted on an electric chair in ‘Aynaghor’. She made the remarks today, Tuesday, while participating in the...

Awami League, whose activities remain banned, is attempting to return to the political arena by relying on five leaders currently out on bail. Intelligence indicates that these leaders are already showing signs of renewed organizational activity in Dhaka and other parts of the country under thei...

Police from Dhanmondi and Sher-e-Bangla Nagar police stations have arrested 32 members of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organizations. Police claimed they were preparing to organize an ‘oath ceremony to bring Sheikh Hasina back to the country’ and carry out sudden processions. Ac...