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Bangladesh's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 72 others for allegedly conspiring to overthrow the current interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus. The case was registered at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka, which officially instructed the CID to launch an investigation.
Officials confirmed that the charges stem from an online meeting held on December 19, 2024, during which participants allegedly discussed initiating a civil war to restore Hasina to power.
Details of the Alleged Plot
According to the government-run news agency BSS, the meeting led to the formation of a group named ‘Joy Bangla Brigade’.
The meeting reportedly included 577 participants from Bangladesh and overseas.
A recording of the event purportedly captured Sheikh Hasina and others declaring their intent to disrupt the governance of the legitimate interim administration.
The case claims the meeting was orchestrated by Rabbi Alam, vice president of the Awami League's American wing, who has been named as the second accused under the Penal Code.
Background: Hasina’s Fall and Exile
Sheikh Hasina's 16-year tenure as Prime Minister ended on August 5, 2024, following a massive student-led uprising. Since then:
Muhammad Yunus has been serving as the chief advisor of the interim government.
Hasina reportedly left Bangladesh secretly and took refuge in India.
She is currently facing over 100 criminal cases, including charges of mass murder and corruption.
Previous reports had also hinted at alleged conspiracies involving elements of the Bangladesh Army, with some students accusing military officials of attempting to destabilize the Yunus-led administration.
Investigation Underway
The CID has now taken over the investigation to validate the authenticity of the recorded meeting and determine the involvement of Hasina and others in what could be classified as an attempted coup through civil unrest.
This development marks a significant chapter in Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis, as authorities seek to maintain control and legitimacy amid rising tensions.
