Bangladesh marks two-year anniversary of Hasina ouster amid India ties

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Bangladesh commemorated the second anniversary of the August 5 2024 student‑led uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into exile in India. The movement led to the fall of Hasina’s 15‑year rule, a death sentence handed down by the International Crimes Tribunal, and the installation of a Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government headed by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman after February elections.

Hasina, now residing in New Delhi, has said she intends to return to Bangladesh by the end of the year, prompting Dhaka to ask India to clarify its stance on her political activities from Indian soil. Indian former High Commissioner Veena Sikri criticised Bangladesh’s judiciary as unfair and warned that bilateral relations are strained.

Bangladesh declared 5 August a public holiday, inaugurated a museum to the uprising, and held nationwide commemorations, including wreath‑laying at the July Memorial. Analysts note the resurgence of the Islamist Jamaat‑e‑Islami party in parliament and rising concerns about extremist activity, while political scientists argue Hasina’s return threat is being used as leverage against the current government.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) · India · International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) · Jamaat‑e‑Islami · Sajeeb Wazed Joy · Shakib Al Hasan · Sheikh Hasina · Tarique Rahman

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[● 2 SOURCES] Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity. scroll.in · tennews.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jamaat‑e‑Islami has returned to parliamentary politics and concerns about Islamist extremist activity have risen. thediplomat.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bangladesh declared 5 August a public holiday and inaugurated a museum dedicated to the uprising. desitalkchicago.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The student‑led uprising on 5 August 2024 ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. scroll.in · desitalkchicago.com · thediplomat.com · en.prothomalo.com · www.eurasiantimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bangladesh demanded India clarify its stance on Hasina’s political activities from Indian soil. scroll.in
[● 2 SOURCES] Sheikh Hasina is in exile in India and plans to return to Bangladesh by the end of the year. scroll.in · www.eurasiantimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The current government is led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman after February elections. desitalkchicago.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former Indian High Commissioner Veena Sikri said Bangladesh’s judiciary was unfair and relations with India are strained. tennews.in