Sheikh Hasina’s Trial Set for November 17 as Bangladesh Erupts in Unrest

Sheikh Hasina’s Trial Set for November 17 as Bangladesh Erupts in Unrest

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New Delhi: Bangladesh remains on edge as former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina prepares to face trial on November 17 over charges of crimes against humanity linked to last year’s student-led protests that ended her 15-year rule. The proceedings come amid nationwide turmoil and a diplomatic row between Dhaka and New Delhi.

The interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has expressed strong disapproval of India allowing Hasina to speak publicly while living in exile. Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka to object to Hasina being “granted a platform to spread hatred and incite u