Dhaka: The Bangladesh Awami League called for protests, demonstrations, and resistance marches across all districts until November 30, demanding the resignation of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and rejecting the International Crimes Tribunal verdict sentencing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death.
Calling the verdict "illegal," the Bangladesh Awami League, while announcing the nationwide stir, went on to label Yunus a "usurper" and a "killer-fascist." In an official statement on X, the party wrote, "Demanding the Resignation of Illegal Usurper, Killer–Fascist Yunus and Rejecting the Verdict of the Illegal ICT Tribunal."
The announcement comes days after Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal were sentenced to death by the ICT following a trial in absentia, both currently believed to be in India.
Citing strong backing from the public, the Awami League reiterated, "With the courageous voice and support of the people, the Awami League has announced protest, demonstration, and resistance marches across all districts and upazilas until 30 November.