Bangladesh Bombings Escalate Tension Before Verdict

Tensions rise in Bangladesh as crude bombs explode in Dhaka, just before a crucial verdict for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Despite no casualties, the city remains unsettled due to political unrest. Hasina, denying all charges, is tried in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. Security is heightened across Dhaka and neighboring districts, with increased police and military presence. In the lead-up to the verdict, over thirty crude bomb explosions and bus burnings have occurred, leading to numerous arrests. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.