Bangladesh’s Catholic Church denounces the death sentence against Sheikh Hasina as one-sided and political, raising moral questions about the interim government’s legitimacy.
The Awami League has rejected the ICT verdict as illegal and politically motivated, announcing a nationwide shutdown on 18 November followed by mass protests from 19–21 November.
A horrific bus crash near Medina has killed 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, leaving only one survivor. Indian officials have set up a control room and are assisting families.
Sheikh Hasina denounces the ICT verdict as rigged and politically driven, accusing the Yunus-led interim government of targeting the Awami League and suppressing democratic opposition.
Sajeeb Wazed warns Awami League supporters may block the upcoming election if the party’s ban is not lifted, as Bangladesh braces for Sheikh Hasina’s verdict.
