In Dhaka, Bangladesh, supporters of the ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were attacked by hundreds of activists wielding bamboo rods and pipes. This violence occurred amidst heightened tensions due to a rally planned by Hasina’s Awami League to honor Bangladesh’s first president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on the anniversary of his assassination in 1975. The unrest reflects ongoing political strife following Hasina’s departure to India, after protests calling for an end to her 15-year rule resulted in over 450 deaths. Additionally, Sheikh Hasina faces at least four murder charges, intensifying the political turmoil in Bangladesh.
- Hundreds of activists attacked supporters of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- The attack was related to a rally planned by Hasina’s Awami League to pay tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s first president and Hasina’s father, on the anniversary of his assassination.
- Opposition parties, including the BNP and Jamaat, resisted the gathering, leading to violent clashes.
- More than 450 people were killed in recent unrest that led to Hasina fleeing to India.
- Sheikh Hasina has been charged with at least four counts of murder, with additional charges against her former ministers.
- The political crisis highlights a deep division within the country, with significant anger and hatred towards Hasina and her party.
- Rights groups have called for a fair trial and respect for the rule of law, amidst concerns about the stability of law and order in Bangladesh.
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