Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Awami League Leaders Remanded in Bangladesh Under Yunus Government
Following the removal of the previous government in Bangladesh, several leaders from the Awami League party, including a former MP and ministers, have been taken into police custody.
They are being held and questioned by the new government led by Muhammad Yunus.
These leaders are facing investigation and have been given different lengths of time in police custody for questioning.
The new government has also issued arrest warrants for other Awami League members, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Awami League leaders were placed under police remand by the Yunus-led government.
Zafar Alam, a former MP, received an 18-day remand order.
Anisul Haque, former Law Minister, was remanded for five days.
Engineer Mosharraf Hossain, former Public Works Minister, received a three-day remand.
The interim government has issued arrest warrants for Sheikh Hasina and Awami League supporters.
- Who
- Zafar Alam, Anisul Haque, Engineer Mosharraf Hossain, and others in the Awami League.
- What
- Placement of Awami League leaders under police remand.
- When
- Following the fall of the former government in August 2024.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- For interrogation by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
- Key Figures Remanded
- Zafar Alam, Anisul Haque, Mosharraf Hossain
- Government in Power
- Muhammad Yunus-led interim government
- Former Prime Minister
- Sheikh Hasina
- Allegation
- Political vendetta
