Bangladesh's toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son, Sajeeb Wazed, has issued a chilling warning that his mother will likely be sentenced to death by a special tribunal for her alleged role in the 2024 crackdown on protesters. However, he claims that she remains safe and secure in exile in India.
Wazed made these comments to Reuters just one day before the Dhaka court was set to deliver its verdict against Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity. The former leader has denied any wrongdoing and claims that the proceedings are politically motivated.
The threats by Wazed have added fuel to the fire, as tensions continue to escalate in Bangladesh ahead of next year's election. Violence has gripped the capital, with a wave of bombings and arson attacks reported in recent days. Dozens of buses have been torched, and authorities have detained Awami League activists over alleged sabotage.
Wazed stated that supporters of the ruling party will block elections unless the ban on their party is lifted. He claimed that "we will not allow elections without the Awami League to go ahead," and warned that protests will become increasingly violent unless international pressure is applied.
The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, had suspended the party's registration in May and banned its political activities, citing national security threats and war crimes investigations into senior leaders. A government spokesperson rejected Wazed's warnings, calling them "irresponsible and reprehensible."
This comes as Bangladesh faces growing concerns about human rights abuses under the new government. A report by Bangladeshi rights group Odhikar documented at least 40 extrajudicial killings between August 2024 and September 2025, despite promises to end state violence.
Sheikh Hasina remains a lightning rod in Bangladeshi politics, with Michael Kugelman, a South Asia analyst, stating that she can deliver an online speech and trigger violent reactions. The violence is likely to continue unless the international community intervenes, Wazed warned.
The situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, with the country facing a perfect storm of politics, violence, and human rights concerns.
Wazed made these comments to Reuters just one day before the Dhaka court was set to deliver its verdict against Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity. The former leader has denied any wrongdoing and claims that the proceedings are politically motivated.
The threats by Wazed have added fuel to the fire, as tensions continue to escalate in Bangladesh ahead of next year's election. Violence has gripped the capital, with a wave of bombings and arson attacks reported in recent days. Dozens of buses have been torched, and authorities have detained Awami League activists over alleged sabotage.
Wazed stated that supporters of the ruling party will block elections unless the ban on their party is lifted. He claimed that "we will not allow elections without the Awami League to go ahead," and warned that protests will become increasingly violent unless international pressure is applied.
The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, had suspended the party's registration in May and banned its political activities, citing national security threats and war crimes investigations into senior leaders. A government spokesperson rejected Wazed's warnings, calling them "irresponsible and reprehensible."
This comes as Bangladesh faces growing concerns about human rights abuses under the new government. A report by Bangladeshi rights group Odhikar documented at least 40 extrajudicial killings between August 2024 and September 2025, despite promises to end state violence.
Sheikh Hasina remains a lightning rod in Bangladeshi politics, with Michael Kugelman, a South Asia analyst, stating that she can deliver an online speech and trigger violent reactions. The violence is likely to continue unless the international community intervenes, Wazed warned.
The situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, with the country facing a perfect storm of politics, violence, and human rights concerns.
! I mean, who needs a special tribunal when you've got threats and intimidation? But for real tho, the situation in Bangladesh is getting pretty wild – it's like they're playing a game of political Jenga... one wrong move and the whole thing comes crashing down 
. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that she claims her mom's guilty of crimes against humanity but remains safe in exile 
? Like, is this some kind of twisted logic? The international community really needs to step in here before things get outta hand... or else we'll have a full-blown Bangladeshian soap opera 
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! Sajeeb's warnings are just fueling the fire... I mean, if he's really got evidence that his mom will be sentenced to death over this crackdown on protesters, why hasn't she gone into hiding already? 
And now the Awami League activists are getting arrested and buses are getting torched... it's like Bangladesh is descending into chaos! 
The interim government is trying to justify their actions by saying it's about national security, but we all know that's just a cover for them covering their own tracks. 
This situation needs some serious international intervention ASAP - otherwise, I fear things are gonna get even worse! 
. anyway, back to bangladesh... can't believe they're still having these kinds of protests and riots over there. reminds me of when my cousin's brother-in-law was stuck in a traffic jam on the highway last year 
it just seems like a power struggle to me. and what's with the threats of violence? 
doesn't anyone care about the 40 extrajudicial killings that happened since August? 
... it's like the world is watching and doing nothing... my mind keeps wandering to why is international pressure not being applied to stop these atrocities? is it because we're all just too comfortable in our own bubbles? or are there even bigger issues at play that nobody wants to talk about?
. The international community needs to step in before someone gets hurt bad. This is what happens when you have a government that's more concerned with staying in power than with human rights 
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This whole thing is just getting out of hand. I mean, if Sajeeb's warning is true that his mom is gonna be sentenced to death... it's not like she's innocent or anything (but I know the party line 
). But seriously, the situation in Bangladesh is super precarious right now. The fact that they're still holding people responsible for war crimes and stuff... it's just so unsettling. And don't even get me started on the election tensions - if protests escalate like Sajeeb warned... 
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. It's not just the violence that's a problem, but also the fact that there's this sense of impunity among those in power 
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. Bangladesh is already facing so many challenges, from poverty and inequality to climate change 
. We can't just sit back and watch as things get worse 
. Wazed's warnings have really highlighted the escalating tensions, especially with the election looming. It's like the country is on edge, waiting to see who will be next to face the music 
. The fact that there have been extrajudicial killings already makes me really worried about the state of human rights in Bangladesh 
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. i mean, 40 extrajudicial killings since august? that's insane 
. bangladesh needs intl pressure ASAP, this is a human rights crisis for real 
. this election situation is gonna get super ugly, mark my words