Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. File pfotoDHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) – A court here today set February 9 for holding a further hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others. Of the 286 accused, 259, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, are still at large and are tried in absentia. On October 14, 2025, the court ordered publication of notices in newspapers asking the fugitives, including Sheikh Hasina, to appear before the court. After the investigation, the CID officer submitted a charge sheet on August 14 against 286 individuals, including Sheikh Hasina.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 21, 2026 14:19 UTC