Political tension has increased a lot in Bangladesh at present. The decision of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) on the case of alleged crimes related to the ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to come on Monday (November 17). A day before the decision, Hasina’s party Awami League has announced a ‘complete bandh’ across the country. This bandh has been done at a time when the Yunus government has already banned all the activities of the Awami League. For this reason, high alert continues in the entire country.

Meanwhile, an audio message of Sheikh Hasina has surfaced, in which she has appealed to her supporters to intensify their agitation on the streets. Shortly after the message was received, reports of country-made bomb blasts were received in Dhaka. On Sunday night, two blasts took place outside the house of interim government advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan, while another blast took place in Karwan Bazaar area. It is a matter of relief that there is no news of anyone being injured.

Orders to open fire on those inciting violence

To stop the uproar, Dhaka Police Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjad Ali has given clear instructions to the officers that if anyone attacks the police or spreads violence, action can be taken against him by opening fire. Before the decision, security has been greatly increased in Dhaka.

What are the allegations against Sheikh Hasina?

Today the ICT is going to pronounce the verdict of the case in which Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police Chaudhry Abdullah Al-Mamun face serious allegations. It is alleged that during the student movement in July-August 2024, he took such steps which increased violence and committed crimes against humanity. The hearing of this case ended on October 23 and the punishment will be announced today.

Peaceful atmosphere in many cities

After the announcement of the bandh on Sunday, an atmosphere of peace was seen in many cities of Bangladesh. Roads remained almost empty, markets opened late and people remained in their homes. Since the government has banned the party’s activities, Awami League leaders are now issuing messages through social media from secret places.

Sheikh Hasina termed the allegations against her wrong

Sheikh Hasina has denied all the allegations against her. But amidst increasing tension, Bangladesh is going through a very important phase.

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Widespread strikes and protests in France on Thursday warmed the political atmosphere. Thousands of people in more than 200 cities and towns, including the capital Paris, took to the streets and opposed the policies of the government. The main demand of the protesters was that tax should be increased on the rich section instead of cutting social welfare schemes.

Performance and Eiffel Tower closed in Paris

In Paris, protesters started March with Place D’Talie. The crowd included workers, retired people and a large number of students. The effect of this protest was so widespread that the famous Eiffel Tower of Paris was also closed for tourists. The administration issued a statement saying that the operation of the memorial was affected due to the strike.

Movement led by unions

The strike was done on the call of the major unions of France. The unions clearly told the government that they should leave the budget plan of the former Prime Minister which included a proposal to ban social welfare schemes and a huge deduction in government expenditure. He argues that such steps will spoil the economic condition of the general public, especially low and middle income group. For this reason, they are constantly demanding more tax on the rich.

Pressure on new government

French Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu has recently come to the post, but he has neither declared his entire cabinet nor presented a detailed blueprint of the budget. It is believed that the process of formation of the government will be completed in the coming days and the budget will be debated in Parliament by the end of the year. At the moment, these demonstrations have put additional pressure on the new government of Lecornu, as the public and unions are not in the mood to compromise on the cost cuts.

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