Bangladesh braces for unrest as Hasina trial nears.

Schools and transport shut down across Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina’s party called a nationwide protest ahead of her war crimes verdict. The ousted prime minister, in exile since 2024, faces charges tied to a deadly crackdown on student-led uprisings. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus pledged both a referendum on a new charter and punishment for Hasina, as bombings and arson underscored the country’s volatile climate. With elections planned for February, Hasina’s Awami League warns of exclusion while the government tightens security around the tribunal.

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