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The National
6 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Thousands to join Bangladesh rallies one year after Sheikh Hasina's downfall
Thousands are expected to gather in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of deadly protests that ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Events including rallies, concerts and prayer sessions will culminate in a declaration touted as a road map for democratic reform, stemming from an uprising sparked by economic woes and repression that led to an interim government headed by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. "Together, we will build a Bangladesh where tyranny will never rise again," Mr Yunus said in a message to the nation a year after protests forced Ms Hasina to flee to neighbouring India. He paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the process. A peaceful, fair and transparent election could be held early next year, Mr Yunus said, pledging a return to full democratic rule at a time of mounting pressure for a swifter transition amid growing labour unrest. "Fallen autocrats and their self-serving allies remain active," he added, and called for unity to protect the gains of the uprising while his government holds reform talks with political parties and civil society. His interim government had launched sweeping reforms, while trials for those responsible for the "July killings" were progressing swiftly, he added. Security forces and police were on high alert in the capital, with armoured vehicles patrolling the city to ensure any attempts by supporters of Ms Hasina's banned Awami League political party to disrupt the events are deterred. "Let this anniversary not be a day of retrospection, but a rallying cry for a brighter tomorrow," Ms Hasina said in an open letter to the people of Bangladesh. She pointed out she had never resigned as prime minister. The July Declaration, to be announced later in the day by Mr Yunus, will recognise the 2024 student-led uprising and the shift from authoritarian rule to democratic renewal. Despite some opposition, it is backed by major political groups, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Prosecutors have filed five charges against Ms Hasina, including failure to prevent mass murder, which amount to crimes against humanity under Bangladeshi law. The first witness in the trial gave evidence on Sunday. "Sheikh Hasina was the nucleus around whom all the crimes committed during the July-August uprising revolved," chief prosecutor Tajul Islam told the court.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Thousands to rally in Bangladesh one year after Sheikh Hasina's fall
Thousands of people are expected to attend rallies, concerts, and prayer sessions in Bangladesh 's capital of Dhaka on Tuesday for the first anniversary of the deadly protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The events will culminate in a declaration touted as a roadmap for democratic reform in the political journey from an uprising sparked by economic woes and repression to rule by an interim government led by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. "Together, we will build a Bangladesh where tyranny will never rise again," Mr Yunus said in a message to the nation a year after protests forced Ms Hasina to flee to neighbouring India, as he paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives. A peaceful, fair, and transparent election could be held early next year, Mr Yunus said. He pledged a return to full democratic rule at a time of mounting pressure for a swifter transition amid growing labour unrest. "Fallen autocrats and their self-serving allies remain active," however, he added, urging unity to protect the gains of the uprising while his government holds reform talks with political parties and civil society. His interim government had launched sweeping reforms, he added, while trials for those responsible for the "July killings" were progressing swiftly. Police were on high alert throughout the capital, with armoured vehicles patrolling the streets to deter any attempt by Ms Hasina's banned Awami League to disrupt the day's events. "Let this anniversary not be a day of retrospection, but a rallying cry for a brighter tomorrow," Ms Hasina said in an open letter to the people of Bangladesh, adding that she had never resigned from her duties as prime minister. "Bangladesh has overcome adversity before, and we will rise again, stronger, more united, and more determined to build a democracy that truly serves its people." The July Declaration, to be announced later in the day by Mr Yunus, will formally recognise the 2024 student-led uprising and the shift away from authoritarian rule to democratic renewal. Despite some opposition, it is backed by major political groups, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former premier Khaleda Zia. Supporters see the charter as a foundation for institutional reform, but critics have warned that its impact could be largely symbolic in the absence of a legal framework or parliamentary consensus.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Thousands to join Bangladesh rallies, concerts one year after Hasina's ouster
Thousands of people are expected to pour into Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka on Tuesday for the first anniversary of deadly protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to attend rallies, concerts, and prayer sessions. The events will culminate in a declaration touted as a roadmap for democratic reform in the political journey from an uprising sparked by economic woes and repression to rule by an interim government led by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. "Together, we will build a Bangladesh where tyranny will never rise again," Yunus said in a message to the nation a year after protests forced Hasina to flee to neighbouring India, as he paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives. A peaceful, fair, and transparent election could be held early next year, Yunus said, pledging a return to full democratic rule at a time of mounting pressure for a swifter transition amid growing labour unrest. "Fallen autocrats and their self-serving allies remain active," however, he added, urging unity to protect the gains of the uprising while his government holds reform talks with political parties and civil society. His interim government had launched sweeping reforms, he added, while trials for those responsible for the "July killings" were progressing swiftly. Police were on high alert throughout the capital, with armoured vehicles patrolling the streets to deter any attempt by Hasina's banned Awami League to disrupt the day's events. "Let this anniversary not be a day of retrospection, but a rallying cry for a brighter tomorrow," Hasina said in an open letter to the people of Bangladesh, adding that she had never resigned from her duties as prime minister. "Bangladesh has overcome adversity before, and we will rise again, stronger, more united, and more determined to build a democracy that truly serves its people." The July Declaration, to be announced later in the day by Yunus, will formally recognise the 2024 student-led uprising and the shift away from authoritarian rule to democratic renewal. Despite some opposition, it is backed by major political groups, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former premier Khaleda Zia. Supporters see the charter as a foundation for institutional reform, critics have warned its impact could be largely symbolic in the absence of a legal framework or parliamentary consensus.
Al Arabiya
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Thousands to join Bangladesh rallies, concerts one year after Hasina's ouster
Thousands of people are expected to pour into Bangladesh's capital of Dhaka on Tuesday for the first anniversary of deadly protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to attend rallies, concerts, and prayer sessions. The events will culminate in a declaration touted as a roadmap for democratic reform in the political journey from an uprising sparked by economic woes and repression to rule by an interim government led by Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus. 'Together, we will build a Bangladesh where tyranny will never rise again,' Yunus said in a message to the nation a year after protests forced Hasina to flee to neighboring India, as he paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives. A peaceful, fair, and transparent election could be held early next year, Yunus said, pledging a return to full democratic rule at a time of mounting pressure for a swifter transition amid growing labor unrest. 'Fallen autocrats and their self-serving allies remain active,' however, he added, urging unity to protect the gains of the uprising while his government holds reform talks with political parties and civil society. His interim government had launched sweeping reforms, he added, while trials for those responsible for the 'July killings' were progressing swiftly. Police were on high alert throughout the capital, with armored vehicles patrolling the streets to deter any attempt by Hasina's banned Awami League to disrupt the day's events. 'Let this anniversary not be a day of retrospection, but a rallying cry for a brighter tomorrow,' Hasina said in an open letter to the people of Bangladesh, adding that she had never resigned from her duties as prime minister. 'Bangladesh has overcome adversity before, and we will rise again, stronger, more united, and more determined to build a democracy that truly serves its people.' The July Declaration, to be announced later in the day by Yunus, will formally recognize the 2024 student-led uprising and the shift away from authoritarian rule to democratic renewal. Despite some opposition, it is backed by major political groups, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former premier Khaleda Zia. Supporters see the charter as a foundation for institutional reform, critics have warned its impact could be largely symbolic in the absence of a legal framework or parliamentary consensus.
