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Sheikh Hasina Ousted as Awami League Faces Election Ban
2/3/2026
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Story summary
- Sheikh Hasina, leader of the Awami League, was ousted and fled to India.
- Awami League members sought refuge in Kolkata and face charges of crimes against humanity.
- The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, bans the Awami League from the upcoming election.
- Awami League leaders, in contact with Hasina, accuse Yunus of revenge and deny abuses.
- The situation raises skepticism about the interim government's commitment to democracy and human rights.
