Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the first female speaker of Bangladesh, was taken into custody on April 7, 2026, under allegations of involvement in planning attacks on unarmed civilians during the 2024 uprising that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Her lawyer described the charges as 'absurd', while police claimed she played a key role in decision-making during the violent crackdown on protests.
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Bangladesh FM Visits India After 2024 Uprising Events
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On April 8, 2026, Bangladesh's police arrested former parliament speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on attempted murder charges, marking the first significant detention of a prominent figure from the ousted Hasina government. This arrest follows the recent goodwill visit of Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to India, where discussions on extradition and bilateral relations took place.
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