Sajeeb Wazed, the son and advisor of Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister of Bangladesh, warned on Sunday that if the Awami League's ban was not overturned, the party's followers would obstruct the country's February poll.
A day before a special tribunal's decision against the ousted Prime Minister Hasina for alleged crimes against humanity, he issued this warning. It is anticipated that Hasina, who has been accused of crimes against humanity for a violent crackdown on student-led protests in 2024, will be found guilty in the widely publicized ruling. She claims the case is politically driven and disputes any misconduct.

Since leaving Bangladesh in August 2024, Hasina has been living in exile in Delhi. According to Wazed, India is treating her "like a head of the state" and providing her with complete security.
"They're televising it," says Wazed, who thinks Haisna will be found guilty in the case. Wazed, a resident of Washington, DC, stated, "They're going to convict her and they'll probably sentence her to death."
"How can they harm my mom? In India, my mother is secure. "India is providing her with complete security," he continued.
The court "functioned transparently, allowing observers and publishing regular documentation," according to a spokesman for the interim administration led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, who refuted claims that the trial was politically motivated.

Wazed, Hasina's son, stated that they would not file an appeal unless the Awami League participated in the election of a democratically elected government.
The interim administration outlawed the party's political activity earlier in May, alleging dangers to national security. As a result, the party's registration was stopped.
"We will not allow elections without the Awami League to go ahead," he stated. Additionally, he emphasized that the party will go to any lengths.
According to Wazed, there will likely be violence in Bangladesh before to these elections unless the international community steps in. "There's going to be confrontations," he continued.
The government official stated that there are no plans to lift the restriction in the interim.

"The interim government regards any incitement to violence —especially by exiled political figures — as deeply irresponsible and reprehensible," stated a spokesperson.
The spokesperson stated, "As the Awami League continues to refuse to express any remorse for crimes against humanity committed under its rule, there is currently no dialogue space."
With multiple crude bombs detonating on Sunday, Dhaka has been tense before the verdict. On November 12, there were also reports of 32 explosions and burning busses.
Authorities have increased security by limiting public gatherings, strengthening checkpoints, and deploying more than 400 Border Guards. According to a government spokesperson, the administration is placing a high priority on reducing tensions and safeguarding people's lives and property.