Published on : 13 Nov 2025, 7:48 am

Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed widespread disruptions on Thursday as the now-banned Awami League, led by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, called for a nationwide lockdown in protest against her ongoing trial in Dhaka. The special tribunal is expected to announce the date for the verdict in the case, which accuses Hasina of committing crimes against humanity during the student-led uprising that ended her 15-year rule last year.

Hasina, who has been living in exile in India since August 2024, faces charges for ordering a violent crackdown on the protests that left hundreds dead and thousands injured. The interim government, headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, took charge soon after her removal and has promised to ensure justice and

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