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Protesters Attack Lawmaker's Home; Hasina Returns Despite Death Sentence

8/6/2026

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Protesters smashed windows, threw petrol bombs and set fire to floor of Shakib Al Hasan (Awami League lawmaker) home in Magura, causing no injuries and occurring hours after he joined a virtual event in New Delhi.
Sheikh Hasina announced a December return despite a November 2025 death sentence for the 2024 student uprising and Bangladesh’s foreign ministry called the appearance an affront to sovereignty, saying extradition request is under review.

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Protesters smashed windows, threw petrol bombs and set fire to floor of Shakib Al Hasan (Awami League lawmaker) home in Magura, causing no injuries and occurring hours after he joined a virtual event in New Delhi.
Sheikh Hasina announced a December return despite a November 2025 death sentence for the 2024 student uprising and Bangladesh’s foreign ministry called the appearance an affront to sovereignty, saying extradition request is under review.