DHAKA: Ahead of the verdict in the case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, widespread violence has erupted in various parts of Bangladesh. There have been incidents of car arson, cocktail explosions and road blockades across the country.

The government has deployed border guards in addition to the army and police. People have blocked the highway by throwing stones at it in several places. Border Guard Bangladesh is clearing the highway.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has tightened security ahead of a shutdown as the Bangladesh International Crime Tribunal (ICT) prepares to deliver a verdict in a case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The case relates to alleged crimes against humanity during the student-led protests in July-August 2024. Sheikh Hasina has denied al

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