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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In the evening of Friday (5 September 2025) in Dhaka, the central office of Bangladesh’s ethnic party (JAPA) was attacked by miscreants and set fire. This incident took place in Ramna police station area of ​​the capital. The fire department received information at 7 pm that unknown people set fire to the office after throwing brick and stones. This is the second time in the last 10 days when the Japa office was targeted.

Japa General Secretary Shamim Haider Patwari alleged that the attack is a conspiracy of the Gono Rights Council. He demanded a judicial inquiry and cancellation of registration of Gono Rights Council. Japa Presidium member Rezaul Karim also accused the Shahabag rally organizers of conspiracy to attack. He says that Yunus’s interim government failed to stop the crowd and failed to provide security.

What did the Gono Rights Council say on the allegations?

The Gono Rights Council denied these allegations and said that they had nothing to do with the attack. Awami League alleges that the Yunus government is responsible for the incident. The attacks are being carried out with the help of Younis’s interim government. Crowd is spreading terrorism under the interim government in Bangladesh. This attack is a conspiracy to weaken democratic system and political parties.

Sufi saint’s body insulted

Another shocking incident came to light in Rajbari district. A group of radical Islamists attacked the dargah of local Sufi saint Nura Pagla. His body was removed from the tomb and burnt in front of everyone. After this incident, there was a violent clash between the saint’s followers and the Islamists. Radical groups describe Sufi practices as non-Islamic.

Increasing violence in Bangladesh

Violence has increased in Bangladesh since the removal of the Awami League government in August 2024 and the interim government of Muhammad Yunus. Meanwhile, the attacks on pro -Hasina parties and individuals have intensified. With political instability, religious extremism is also coming to the fore.

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