By Admin 
Bangladesh is currently going through the most stressful period in its political history. The verdict on anti-humanity crimes against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to come soon. Due to this, instability has increased in the entire country. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina’s son and key advisor Sajib Wajed (Joy), while speaking to Reuters, said that if the interim government does not take steps to lift the ban imposed on Awami League, then her supporters will not allow the national elections proposed to be held in February. In the Dhaka court where the case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going on, there is a fear that 78-year-old Hasina will be convicted in absentia. She has been calling all these allegations politically motivated and false.
The United Nations report shows that between July 15 and August 5, 2024, the protests took the country to an almost war-like situation. In these three weeks, approximately 1,400 people were killed and thousands were injured. The cause of many deaths has been attributed to firing by security forces. This violence is considered to be the most serious after the independence movement of 1971. Besides, Bangladesh’s $340 billion garment industry has also been hit hard, on which the country has the biggest economic dependence.
Sheikh Hasina’s exile in India
After leaving the country in August 2024, Sheikh Hasina is currently living in New Delhi. Sajib Wajed said that the decision coming from the court seems to be pre-decided and the punishment can also be quite harsh. He said that the Government of India is providing a safe environment to Hasina. Here he is being treated the same way as any head of state. However, Hasina had earlier also admitted that she remains extra cautious due to security reasons. The killing of his entire family in the 1975 military coup has always kept his life under the shadow of insecurity.
Bomb blasts, buses on fire in Dhaka before the verdict
As the time of decision is approaching, tension is increasing in Dhaka and surrounding areas. On November 12 alone, more than 30 crude bomb blasts were confirmed in the city. Many buses and vehicles were set on fire. To handle the situation, the government has imposed a ban on people standing in crowded areas. More than 400 border guards have been deployed in the capital. Police are also arresting many Awami League workers. It is alleged that they were involved in conspiracies of sabotage and attacks.
Elections in question after ban on Awami League
In May 2024, the interim government had stopped the political activities of the Awami League citing national security and allegations of corruption. The electoral registration of the party is also suspended. Wajed says that in such a situation the idea of elections in the country is incomplete. He clearly said that any attempt to hold elections by keeping Awami League out will give rise to a big movement and if the international community remains silent then Bangladesh may get engulfed in violence even before the elections.
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