Murder Case Filed Against Former PM Hasina

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with six senior officials, is facing a murder investigation linked to the death of grocery store owner Abu Saeed during violent protests in Dhaka last month. The case, filed by Amir Hamza, accuses Hasina of inciting police violence against protesters, leading to approximately 560 deaths since the anti-quota demonstrations began. Hasina, who resigned on August 5 and fled to India, is being held responsible for the police's indiscriminate firing during the protests. The Dhaka court has ordered local police to investigate the allegations, marking the first legal action against her since her ousting. Alongside Hasina, other accused individuals include former ministers and police officials who were part of her administration. As the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, navigates the political turmoil, the situation has raised questions about the future of governance and elections in Bangladesh.