New Delhi: In a major escalation following the controversial verdict, Sheikh Hasina’s party, the Bangladesh Awami League, expressed that “the people of Bangladesh are against such a ruling” and declared a nationwide shutdown on November 18 in protest.

Hasina Sentenced to Death by ICT

This comes hours after Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, charging her with crimes against humanity tied to the 2024 student protests.

Minutes after the decision, the former premier issued a comprehensive statement, shared exclusively with Republic, in which she slammed the ruling as "rigged, biased, and politically motivated."

The Awami League's call for a shutdown signifies a worsening political crisis, with tensions anticip

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