The tables have turned: Sheikh Hasina's downfall begins as Bangladesh unfolds a web of justice | READ
In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh's deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being held accountable in ways never seen before. Two fresh cases have been lodged against her, laying bare the sinister side of her government and putting her future to a precarious balance. As the nation embarks on a bold course towards accountability, one question rings through the streets: will justice at last be served?
The deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, is going to face a fresh bout of challenges as two new cases have been lodged against her. The cases, lodged on July 20, are linked with the death of a young man during the movement of the students and election rigging.
Death of Sajal Miyan
The first case was brought by Runa Begum, Sajal Miyan's mother, a 20-year-old woman who works at a shoe factory. She was shot by a demonstration of students in Narayanganj's Shimril area. Sajal had been part of an anti-discrimination movement when, according to reports, an Awami League man opened fire on students and shot her in the stomach. She died in the hospital.
The case charges Sheikh Hasina and 61 Awami League leaders and activists with complicity in the murder of Sajal. The accused parties include former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, and former Narayanganj Municipal Corporation Mayor Celina Hayat Ivy, among others.
Another blow to Sheikh Hasina
The second case was lodged by Kamrul Hasan of Bhuyapur, who alleged that Sheikh Hasina and 193 others had conducted "dummy elections" in 2024 and rigged the poll. The case was lodged with Tangail Judicial Magistrate Rumailia Sirajam's court.
The individuals accused in this case are former Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaq, former MLA Soto Monir, and former CEC Qazi Habibul Awal, among others. The case is a huge blow to Sheikh Hasina, who has been in trouble for the way her government has managed the election.
A pattern of accountability
These two cases are a part of the larger trend towards accountability in Bangladesh. Since Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India, there have been a plethora of cases lodged against Sheikh Hasina and other leaders of the Awami League.
The cases vary from charges of murder and crimes against humanity to election rigging and corruption. How these cases will unfold in the courts is yet to be seen, but they are certainly a major development in the country's fight for justice and accountability.
A new chapter in Bangladesh's history
The registration of these cases is a new milestone in Bangladesh history. The nation is gradually entering a new era of transparency and accountability, and it will be interesting to see how this unfolds over the next few months.
As the proceedings against Sheikh Hasina and other Awami League leaders go forward, one thing is certain: people of Bangladesh want justice and accountability, and they will not stop until they receive it.
The road ahead
The future is bleak for Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League. With several cases filed against her and top leaders of her party, it appears that she will be in for a tough time in the days to come.
Everyone is wondering, what comes next? Will Sheikh Hasina go back to Bangladesh to face the charges filed against her, or will she stay in exile? Only time will be able to tell.
