Hasina's party launches nationwide stir against Yunus, 'illegal' death verdict

Calling the verdict sentencing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death "illegal," the Bangladesh Awami League, while announcing the nationwide stir, went on to label Yunus a "usurper" and a "killer-fascist."

Demanding the resignation of Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and rejecting the International Crimes Tribunal verdict sentencing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death, her party, the Bangladesh Awami League, on Tuesday called for protests, demonstrations, and resistance marches across all districts until November 30. 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. Party leaders expressed gratitude to their supporters, saying, "Dear fellow citizens, You have all witnessed how the so-called court established by the illegal usurper, killer–fascist Yunus and his clique has delivered a verdict against the Honourable Prime Minister and Awami League President, the daughter of Bangabandhu, Sheikh Hasina. You have rejected this farcical judgment with contempt, and you have protested against it wherever possible. On behalf of the Bangladesh Awami League, we thank you and express our deep gratitude." Citing the 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, rejecting the illegal verdict of the illegal ICT tribunal and demanding the resignation of the illegal usurper, killer–fascist Yunus." In its statement, the party alleged that Yunus was "conspiring" to keep both Hasina and her party out of the upcoming elections. "As part of that conspiracy, they staged this mockery of a trial in their own manufactured court. The Awami League is not only rejecting the illegal ICT verdict, but is also working at the grassroots, holding discussions with political leaders, stakeholders and people from all walks of life to break the web of plots woven by this occupying force. It is now clear to everyone that the Yunus clique is engaged in anti-state conspiracies.