Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Under Murder Investigation Amid Deadly Protests
A murder inquiry has been initiated into Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following the police shooting of a man during recent civil unrest.
In addition to Hasina, six other senior officials from the previous administration are under investigation due to the violent turmoil in Dhaka.
Mamun Mia, the lawyer who filed the case for a private citizen, stated that the Dhaka court has mandated the police to process the murder allegations against the accused.
This action marks the beginning of a criminal probe as per Bangladeshi legal procedures.
Earlier this month, Ms. Hasina resigned and fled to New Delhi, India, amid escalating political turmoil that undermined her government.
The recent student protests against Ms. Hasina led to over 400 fatalities, with many victims shot by police under her command.
Businessman Amir Hamza filed the murder case in July after local vendor Abu Saeed was fatally shot while crossing the street.
Hamza recounted to the court that on July 19, police opened fire on a peaceful student demonstration, as reported by BBC Bangla.
Although not related to Saeed, Hamza took legal action due to the victim’s family’s financial constraints.
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“I am the first ordinary citizen to take this legal step against Sheikh Hasina for her actions. I am committed to seeing this case through,” he told Reuters.
Magistrate Rajesh Chowdhury has instructed the police to investigate the case, marking the first legal challenge against Hasina since the protests erupted.
Obaidul Quader, the former Transport and Bridges Minister, is among those under investigation.
Hasina’s administration, which lasted 15 years, faced serious allegations of human rights abuses and corruption.
The student protests, which began in early July with calls to eliminate quotas in civil service positions, evolved into a broader movement seeking to overthrow the government.
Ms. Hasina had urged a severe crackdown on the demonstrators, labeling them as “terrorists” disrupting the nation.
The new government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, includes many of the former protestors.
Hasina is expected to return to Bangladesh once elections are announced, according to her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy.
Bangladesh Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Under Murder Investigation Amid Deadly Protests
