Bangladesh PM's Son Slams 'Sham Trial' as Mother Faces Death Sentence
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Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity, sparking outrage from her son Sajeeb Wazed. Wazed, in a scathing interview, called the trial a 'sham' and accused the government of orchestrating the proceedings to secure a predetermined outcome. The former PM's son claimed that the trial was rushed, lasting only two to three months, and that the law was changed to ensure a guilty verdict. He also alleged that his mother was denied the right to hire her own lawyer, further undermining the legitimacy of the trial. Wazed described the sentence as a 'joke' and suggested that the trial was orchestrated by Islamist radicals, who he claims have backed the current regime in Bangladesh. He warned that the people of Bangladesh must now decide whether they want to move forward as a secular democracy or risk becoming a radical Islamic state. Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024, is currently in exile in New Delhi. The Bangladesh government has issued a notice for her extradition following the verdict, but Wazed remains confident that his mother is safe in India. He reiterated that the ruling Awami League will continue to fight against the verdict and the trial, which he believes is a clear attempt to silence his mother and the party. Wazed's statements come as a response to the Bangladesh government's call for India to hand over Sheikh Hasina following the death sentence. The situation remains tense, with the future of Bangladesh's politics hanging in the balance.
