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Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina sentenced to six months in contempt case

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Up to 1,400 people died during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh, making it the deadliest political violence since the 1971 Liberation War, according to UN investigators.</span

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Up to 1,400 people died during the July-August 2024 uprising in Bangladesh, making it the deadliest political violence since the 1971 Liberation War, according to UN investigators.

The International Criminal Tribunal in Bangladesh has charged Hasina with crimes against humanity and sentenced her to six months for contempt of court, with proceedings continuing in her absence as she remains in exile in India.</span

The International Criminal Tribunal in Bangladesh has charged Hasina with crimes against humanity and sentenced her to six months for contempt of court, with proceedings continuing in her absence as she remains in exile in India.

BBC Eye investigation revealed that at least 52 people were killed by police in a single incident in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on August 5, 2024, significantly higher than initial reports of 30 deaths.</span

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BBC Eye investigation revealed that at least 52 people were killed by police in a single incident in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on August 5, 2024, significantly higher than initial reports of 30 deaths.

Bangladesh's Election Commission canceled the Awami League party's registration and banned all its activities under the Anti-Terrorism Act, preventing participation in upcoming national elections expected by June 2025.</span

Bangladesh's Election Commission canceled the Awami League party's registration and banned all its activities under the Anti-Terrorism Act, preventing participation in upcoming national elections expected by June 2025.

The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has arrested 60 police officers for excessive force during the protests, while 203 individuals including 73 in custody have been indicted by the tribunal.</span

The interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has arrested 60 police officers for excessive force during the protests, while 203 individuals including 73 in custody have been indicted by the tribunal.

The audio's authenticity remains disputed, and the decisions were made in good faith to minimize casualties during violent unrest. The current proceedings represent politically motivated persecution designed to eliminate democratic opposition and silence dissent.

The audio's authenticity remains disputed, and the decisions were made in good faith to minimize casualties during violent unrest. The current proceedings represent politically motivated persecution designed to eliminate democratic opposition and silence dissent.

Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina Faces Trial Over Protest Crackdown

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