Sheikh Hasina, exiling in India, declared fugitive by Bangladesh CID in sedition case
The CID, with the approval of the Bangladesh Ministry of Home Affairs under Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), initiated the riot investigation. The investigation reportedly uncovered evidence of conspiratorial activities conducted domestically and abroad through an online platform.
Sheikh Hasina, former prime minister of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued a notice declaring ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 260 others as fugitives in a sedition case linked to the “Joy Bangla Brigade” platform, Dhaka Tribune reported. The notice, published in both English and Bengali on Friday, was signed by CID Special Inspector (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan and was issued on the orders of the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, Dhaka Tribune reported. The announcement was published in two newspapers in Bangladesh, The Daily Star and Amar Desh.
The CID, with the approval of the Bangladesh Ministry of Home Affairs under Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), initiated the riot investigation. The investigation reportedly revealed evidence of conspiratorial activities carried out at home and abroad through the online platform “Joy Bangla Brigade”, which allegedly aimed to overthrow the legitimate government, Dhaka Tribune reported. According to the platform, the brigade is a strong supporter of the legacy and leadership of Sheikh Hasina and her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Tugay, Dr. He is trying to gather support from the “world” to know that Yunus is. [the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh interim government] He is a meticulous Designer and a Killer and the father of Mafia Justice who aids and offers Terrorism and Extremism in Bangladesh,” as stated on their website. After completing the investigation, which included forensic analysis of digital data retrieved from servers and social media, CID filed a criminal complaint against 286 people, including Sheikh Hasina.
On Thursday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court 17 Judge Ariful Islam declared Sheikh Hasina and 260 others as fugitives and ordered the publication of the notice, Dhaka Tribune reported.
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has completed its hearing against Sheikh Hasina, who allegedly committed crimes against humanity, and will announce its verdict on November 13.
The former Prime Minister is on trial for crimes against humanity for allegedly being part of planning the torture and disappearances of multiple people during the Awami League regime. Hasina was forced to flee after a student-led uprising toppled her in August 2024. Later, Nobel laureate Muhammed Yunus was appointed as the head of the interim government.
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