Indictment hearing in a sedition case against Hasina, 285 others Jan 21Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 05, 2026 (BSS) – A Dhaka court today set January 21 for holding a hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others. The case has a total of 286 accused, including Sheikh Hasina, of whom 258 remain absconding. Upon receiving the Home Ministry’s approval, CID ASP Md Enamul Haque filed the sedition case against Sheikh Hasina and 72 others with the court on March 27, 2025. After the investigation, the CID officer submitted a charge sheet on August 14 against 286 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 05, 2026 08:04 UTC