The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh awarded a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. It found her guilty of committing crimes against humanity during the nationwide protests in July 2024. Reacting to it, the Khaleda Zia-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) hailed it as the delivery of justice and urged the government to ensure fair and impartial trials in other pending cases. It was the tip of the iceberg of what is called the "Battle of Begums," the rivalry between two former prime ministers. The battle has changed the course of Bangladesh politics in a big way.

Mujibur Rehman assassinated

The Bangladesh Army stormed the official residence of President Sheikh Mujibur Rehman on August 15, 1975, and killed him along with most of his family mem

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