Tension has risen sharply in Bangladesh after a special tribunal convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges linked to corruption and abuse of power. The verdict has triggered widespread reactions across the country, especially among her supporters and political opponents.
According to reports, hundreds of people took to the streets in Dhaka and Chittagong, staging protests and blocking major roads while demanding that the ruling be overturned. Security forces have increased their presence in key areas to prevent further unrest.
Opposition groups have welcomed the conviction, calling it “a victory for justice” and claiming it is a crucial step toward cleaning up the country's political system. However, Hasina’s supporters insist the ruling is politically motivated and designed to eliminate her influence from national politics.
Sheikh Hasina, who ruled Bangladesh for many years, has denied all accusations, saying the case is fabricated and intended to destroy her party.
Observers warn that political tensions and protests may intensify as the nation waits to see how higher courts and the government respond to the verdict.