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Awami League launches nationwide stir against Yunus

Wednesday, 26 Nov, 2025
Sheikh Hasina's Son Sajeeb Wazed has said Awami League supporters would block February’s national election if a ban on the party was not lifted. (Graphic courtesy: X@albd1971)

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 interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has sent an official letter to India, seeking the extradition of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina.

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.