There is currently severe tension and unrest in Bangladesh, as the nation is preparing for a crucial verdict from the International Crimes Tribunal.

The Tribunal is expected to state its verdict on crimes against humanity charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who might be sentenced to death if found guilty.

The charges are related to the deadly crackdown on the student-led uprising that eventually resulted in the end of her rule in August 2024.

Why Hasina Party Called for a National Shutdown

The 78-year-old former Prime Minister Hasina and her co-accused, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, were tried in absentia, as Hasina is in exile in India.

Her political party, the Awami League, called a nationwide shutdown in anticipation of the verdict to protest what th

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