Ahead of the Sheikh Hasina verdict, political tensions are running high in Bangladesh. As the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is about to deliver the verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, strict measures have been imposed in the country. The government has instructed police to fire directly at those indulging in the violence. Sheikh Hasina’s party, the Awami League, has called for a nationwide ‘bandh’ today. The Awami League is banned by the interim Yunus government.

Sheikh Hasina’s emotional audio message

Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina has issued an emotional audio message to party workers, urging them to intensify street protests across Bangladesh. Furthermore, Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were reported in several locations in Dhaka on Sunday evening.

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