In a dramatic legal development, prosecutors in Bangladesh have demanded the death penalty for the country’s ousted Prime Minister. The case, tied to serious criminal charges, has sparked political tensions and raised concerns over due process and judicial fairness.

Bangladesh: Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty for Ousted Prime Minister

Bangladesh charges 94 individuals, including Hasina, in trial over violence linked to mass uprising.


Bangladesh: 94 Accused, Including Hasina, Face Trial Over Mass Uprising Violence

Several army officers in Bangladesh have been detained over allegations of crimes committed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration.


Bangladesh: Army Officers Accused of Crimes During Ex-PM Hasina's Regime Held

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) said it has "locked" the national identity cards of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, effectively barring her from voting in the general elections scheduled for February next year.


Bangladesh Election Commission Bars Deposed PM Hasina From Votin

Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has warned the country’s media houses of legal action against any future publication or dissemination of statements from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, local media reported on Friday.


Bangladesh: Yunus Govt Warns Media Against Publishing Statements of Former PM Hasina