Justice for Abu Sayeed: A Movement that Toppled a Government

Bangladesh has launched the murder trial of student activist Abu Sayeed, whose death in anti-government protests last year fueled a nationwide uprising that resulted in the overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.

The International Crimes Tribunal has charged 30 people, including former university and police officials, for Sayeed's death, which was caught on video and ignited public outrage.

The charges cite a systematic crackdown ordered by the then-prime minister, as former ministers and senior officials now face legal consequences for their roles in the events leading up to Hasina's ouster.

(With inputs from agencies.)