Bangladesh is seething over Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence. Distributed sweets and then lost their lives, followed by gunfire and bombing. Find out what the latest situation is.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka on November 17, 2025, for the brutal crackdown on protesters during the July-August 2024 student movement. The tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, including over 1,400 deaths. The situation in Bangladesh has deteriorated following the verdict.
The situation in Bangladesh has worsened following Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence. The atmosphere has become extremely tense since the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death on November 17, 2025, for crimes against humanity (such as ordering killings) during the 2024 student movement. While students and families of victims celebrated, distributing sweets and raising slogans, demonstrations by Awami League supporters sparked violence. Gunfire, bombs, arson, and clashes have wreaked havoc in several cities, including Dhaka.
Situation spirals out of control in Dhaka, violence erupts after Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence is announced.
Streets in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, are burning. Clashes between protesters and security forces erupted across the city following the death sentence handed down to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. According to media reports, more than 50 people have been injured so far. On Monday, a court sentenced Sheikh Hasina to death in a major case of crimes against humanity. Immediately afterward, thousands of people took to the streets in various areas of Dhaka, some supporting Hasina, while others opposing her. Stones were thrown at one another by people on both sides.
Arson, firing, violence, everything
According to the Dhaka Tribune, several vehicles were set on fire, and there were reports of gunfire in some places. Police and protesters clashed with sticks and stones. Many shops and offices were closed, and roads were blocked. The interim government appealed to the public to remain calm, composed, and responsible, and stated that any anarchy would be suppressed.
Celebrations: Sweets and fireworks resonated with Dhaka
Upon the sentencing, the streets erupted in joy. Students around Dhaka University, with tear-stained faces, were distributing sweets. Videos went viral on Twitter showing people setting off fireworks. One post read, “Today we won! The queen of the July massacre has been punished.” A tweet from the Defense Research Forum said, “Tears, firecrackers, and sweets in Dhaka.” Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus called it a victory for justice, but the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami welcomed the court’s decision, while the Awami League called it a political conspiracy.
Distributing sweets led to death
According to The Daily Star, one person was killed in a clash between two factions of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) over the distribution of sweets in the Jahangirnagar Union of Babuganj sub-district in Barishal today. Union Parishad Chairman and BNP leader Kamal Ahsan Khan said the deceased, 22-year-old Rabiul Islam, was the vice-president of the JCD’s union unit. He said, “I heard that a dispute over distributing sweets escalated into a scuffle between Palash, Shanto, and several others. At least five people were injured in the incident.” He further stated that Rabiul was taken to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in critical condition. Doctors declared him dead at around 8 p.m.
Government crackdown: Appeal for calm, media curbs
The interim government has issued a high alert, Yunus warned. The cybersecurity agency has asked the media not to broadcast Hasina’s statement, threatening action. Dhaka University arrested a deputy registrar who posted “I don’t care” on Facebook.
World’s Eye: UN regrets, India silent
The United Nations welcomed accountability but expressed regret over the death penalty. “A big day for the victims, but the sentence could have been milder.” India, meanwhile, said, “We are monitoring the situation and want peace.”
What is the current situation?
While tensions persist, a glimmer of hope remains. As of the morning of November 18th, there have been no major incidents, but the next steps taken by the supporters of the aggrieved Hasina will now determine much about the future of Bangladesh.
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