Overview
- Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal convicted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity and issued a death sentence tied to the 2024 student movement, citing orders to use drones and helicopters and about 1,400 deaths.
- Dhaka saw clashes, arson and crude-bomb attacks after the verdict as authorities ordered heavy deployments with shoot-on-sight directives for violent actors, and the Awami League remained banned with supporters announcing shutdowns.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it has noted the decision and voiced support for stability, democracy and peace in Bangladesh, framing its stance as backing the Bangladeshi people.
- Indian investigators identified Dr. Umar Nabi as the Red Fort car-bomb attacker through a DNA match and arrested Jasir Bilal from Srinagar for alleged technical support, including drone modifications and efforts to prepare rockets.
- Officials in Jammu and Kashmir reported the Nowgam police-station blast was an accidental detonation during forensic handling of seized explosives, with nine fatalities and CFSL/NSG final findings pending.