The politically driven prosecution of UK MP Tulip Siddiq in Dhaka has ignited diplomatic tensions, exposed flaws in Bangladesh’s judicial process, and rattled British Bangladeshi communities.
Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen has urged Commonwealth leaders to intervene in Bangladesh, warning that judicial abuses, political persecution, and violations of UN procedures under the interim regime threaten democracy and stability.
The Awami League has announced nationwide protests and strikes demanding interim leader Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s resignation, escalating Bangladesh’s political confrontation.
The Awami League has accused the current authorities of staging sabotage and repressing its activists, urging supporters to stay alert and continue the Dhaka Lockdown peacefully until people’s rights are restored.
Sheikh Hasina has urged Bangladeshis to continue a nationwide movement until the fall of the Yunus-led government, accusing it of fascism, repression, and widespread attacks on Awami League activists.