Sedition case hearing against Hasina deferred until Sept 30

A Dhaka court on Tuesday adjourned until September 30 the hearing on charge framing in a sedition case filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 285 others, reports BSS.
Judge Moin Uddin Chowdhury of the Dhaka 3rd Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court passed the order after the prosecution took part in the hearing. The defence sought discharge of the accused and requested more time to complete its arguments. The court allowed the plea and deferred the hearing.
The case was filed over allegations that the accused took part in anti-state activities and conspired to overthrow the interim government through a virtual Zoom meeting of the 'Joy Bangla Brigade'.
Of the 286 accused, 259, including Sheikh Hasina, remain absconding and are being tried in absentia. On October 14, 2025, the court ordered notices to be published in newspapers directing the fugitives to appear before it.
According to the case statement, a virtual meeting titled "Joy Bangla Brigade" was held on December 19, 2024, during which participants allegedly vowed to wage a civil war to reinstall Sheikh Hasina as prime minister.
Investigators said 577 people from Bangladesh and abroad joined the Zoom meeting and pledged to follow her directives.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) alleged that the meeting, hosted by US Awami League leader Dr Rabbi Alam, included discussions aimed at resisting the lawful government and inciting rebellion against the state.