The Crime Desk: Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s release day today. He was released from the special prison on June 11, 2008, after 11 months of imprisonment. The current Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, was arrested on July 16, 2007, during the caretaker government of the army-backed 1/11.
When Sheikh Hasina fell ill while in prison, there were demands from various quarters to release her for treatment abroad. The then-caretaker government was forced to release Sheikh Hasina in the face of continuous pressure, an uncompromising attitude, and the stubborn demands of the Awami League and other organs and allied organizations. Since then, the day has been observed as Sheikh Hasina’s release day by the Awami League and its affiliated organizations.
After being released, he went to the United States for treatment. While undergoing treatment there, his temporary bail was extended several times. On November 6, 2008, he was granted permanent bail when he returned to the country.
Then, on November 6, 2008, he was granted permanent bail when he returned to the country. The Awami League won with a huge majority in the parliamentary elections held on December 29 of the same year. A grand coalition government was formed under the leadership of the Awami League on January 6, 2009.
Bangabandhu’s daughter, Sheikh Hasina, has been elected Prime Minister for the fourth consecutive term after achieving absolute victory in the last 12th National Parliament elections.
