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.
India has increased maritime surveillance in the Bay of Bengal in response to Bangladesh’s recent activities, raising concerns over rising strategic tension in the region.
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.
A group of 1001 university teachers rejects the Sheikh Hasina verdict as politically driven, condemning the tribunal as a “kangaroo court” and declaring solidarity with nationwide resistance.
