Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:00am on 19 Nov 2025,Wednesday International
Awami League leaders in exile condemned Sheikh Hasina's death sentence as a "pre-determined verdict" by an "illegal, unconstitutional" Yunus government. Organizing Secretary Shafiul Alam Chowdhury Nadel slammed the tribunal, defending Hasina's 15-year work for Bangladesh's 170 million people. The party called for a national shutdown protesting the "politically motivated" verdict. Leaders warned they "will not allow elections without the Awami League" and threatened escalating protests unless international intervention occurs. Rights groups called the trial a "political farce" violating fair trial standards, noting 17 judges were dismissed before proceedings. Bangladesh banned Awami League activities ahead of February elections, with supporters vowing "stronger protests" and warning of potential violence. (PC: Britannica)
