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Bangladesh is on edge after a series of crude bomb explosions rocked Dhaka on Nov 16. The violent protests and arson attacks led to a heightening of tensions across Dhaka ahead of the verdict against Sheikh Hasina.
The Bangladesh court is set to announce a verdict in case against former PM Sheikh Hasina on Nov 17. Sheikh Hasina faces charges of crimes against humanity over the alleged violence during the 2024 protests.
While no casualties were reported during Sunday's protests, the incidents add to the tensions & anxiety already gripping Dhaka. Ahead of the verdict, security has been tightened across Dhaka to maintain law and order.
Sheikh Hasina, 76, faces charges of crimes against humanity in connection with the 2024 protests. Hasina is accused of ordering deadly action against student protesters in 2024. Sheikh Hasina, meanwhile, denies all the charges and has been in India following her ouster in August 2024.
Ahead of the Monday verdict by the ICT-BD, Hasina's now-defunct Awami League announced a 2-day shutdown. Following the announcement by Awami League, military, paramilitary and police units have all been placed on high alert.
On Nov 16, unidentified assailants detonated crude bombs outside the house of an advisory council member, Muhammad Yunus. Several intersections across Dhaka also witnessed multiple explosions. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police issued strict orders giving personnel freedom to shoot only if necessary.
