Hasina aide Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury alleges unfair trial and links to terror groups after death‑sentence verdict
Bangladesh’s political tension has escalated as Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, a senior aide of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accused interim leader Muhammad Yunus of pushing the nation toward civil war. The claims follow the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict, which sentenced Hasina and her former home minister to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity.
Key Highlights
- Chowdhury described the tribunal as a “staged drama”, alleging that the verdict was pre-written.
- He claimed Yunus’s interim government has ties with Pakistan-based terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad.
- Despite these accusations, Chowdhury stated that the Awami League still enjoys majority support among the people.
- Yunus defended the tribunal, saying the verdict shows no one, regardless of power, is above the law.
Details of the Allegations
Chowdhury criticized the tribunal’s legal process, claiming opposition lawyers were not allowed to choose their own representatives and that many were classified as “fugitives.” He warned that if Yunus’s regime blocks the Awami League from participating in elections, civil war could be inevitable.
He further accused Yunus of intentionally creating instability and said the interim government is linked to terrorist networks, potentially threatening national security.
Muhammad Yunus Responds
Muhammad Yunus defended the tribunal’s verdict, emphasizing the rule of law. He stated the ruling provides “vital, if insufficient, justice” and called on the public to remain calm amid protests.
Rising Tensions in Bangladesh
- Political Stability: Accusations of civil war highlight extreme polarization in Bangladesh’s politics.
- Judicial Legitimacy: The trial’s credibility is questioned, with Hasina allies calling it a “kangaroo court.”
- Regional Security: Alleged links with Pakistan-based terror groups could escalate tensions in South Asia.
- Power Struggle: The confrontation underscores deep divisions between Yunus’s interim government and Hasina’s Awami League.
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