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Bangladesh Tribunal Launches High-Profile Trial Against Former PM Hasina Following Student-Led Uprising

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Dhaka, Bangladesh — The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has begun proceedings against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faced significant political upheaval last year. Hasina’s nearly 16-year leadership, characterized by strong support from her Awami League party, came to an abrupt end following a student-led protest on August 5, prompting a re-examination of her administration’s actions. The tribunal, established to address allegations of crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War, has raised questions regarding Hasina’s role in various contentious incidents during her tenure. The legal challenges she faces reflect deep-rooted divisions within Bangladeshi society … Read more

Bangladeshi Lawyer Shares Harrowing Experience in Covert Detention Ordered by Hasina

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A Bangladeshi lawyer, who recently reappeared after being missing for nearly two months, has shared a harrowing tale of secret detention, where he claims to have been held in a facility run by government authorities. The lawyer, identified only to protect his safety, alleges that the detention was part of an effort to suppress dissent against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government. According to the lawyer, he was abducted from his home in Dhaka by men in plainclothes, who he believes were part of the security forces. He described his time in captivity … Read more