#0001 | Sheikh Hasina - New Bangladesh

Reported By: Bangladesh – Location: Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, is currently embroiled in a series of serious legal allegations that have led to a total of 53 cases being filed against her. These allegations, which span a wide range of crimes, include:

1. Murder Charges: Hasina is facing 44 murder cases. These cases involve multiple high-profile incidents, including the deaths of protesters, students, and civilians during various anti-government demonstrations and movements. Notable among these is the case related to the death of Shaikh Ashabul Yeamin, a student of the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), who was allegedly shot during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Additionally, Hasina has been accused in connection with the deaths of Abdur Rahim, an official of the Border Guard of Bangladesh (BDR), and an auto-rickshaw driver named Babu Mollah during protests. Other victims include Md Eusuf Sanowar, a seller of Trading Corporation of Bangladesh products, and Zaman, a young laborer killed during a protest in Narsingdi.

2. Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide: Beyond the murder charges, Hasina is also implicated in seven cases related to crimes against humanity and genocide. Although specific details about these charges are not fully detailed in the available reports, they suggest serious accusations involving large-scale violence and human rights violations.

3. Abduction: There is one case against Hasina for abduction. This case is part of the broader set of accusations and reflects the wide range of criminal charges being brought against her by various plaintiffs.

4. Attack on a BNP Procession: Hasina is also accused of orchestrating an attack on a procession organized by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). This accusation underscores the political nature of many of the charges against her, as the BNP is a major opposition party in Bangladesh.

These legal challenges have prompted growing calls for Hasina’s extradition from India, where she fled after resigning on August 5 in the wake of mass anti-government protests led by students. Political figures in Bangladesh, including BNP Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Jatiya Party Chairman Ghulam Muhammed Quader, have been vocal in demanding that India extradite Hasina so that she can be tried in Bangladeshi courts.

The demands for her extradition are fueled by the belief that Hasina, while in India, is plotting to undermine the political revolution that has taken place in Bangladesh. Her continued presence in India is seen as a potential diplomatic issue, with Bangladesh’s interim government and various political leaders pushing for her return. The interim government has already revoked diplomatic passports issued during Hasina’s era, signaling a significant shift in the country’s political landscape and increasing the pressure on India to take action.

As of now, while Hasina remains in India, she is reportedly seeking asylum in the United Kingdom or another European country, although no country has yet granted her clearance. The escalating legal and diplomatic tensions surrounding her situation have the potential to strain the relationship between Bangladesh and India, especially if the demands for her extradition continue to intensify.

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