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Political tensions in Bangladesh reached a fever pitch on Sunday as rival political groups successfully blocked a rally planned by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party. The rally, intended to commemorate the death of a party activist in 1987, was met with fierce resistance from opponents, including activists from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and the conservative Jamaat-e-Islami party. The protests, which involved student groups and anti-discrimination movements, highlight the deep divisions within Bangladeshi politics and the ongoing power struggle following Hasina’s fall from power in August.

Bangladesh’s first female leader Khaleda Zia has been released from house arrest, adding another twist to the long-standing rivalry between her and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, known as the ‘Battle of the Begums’. The release comes just one day after Hasina resigned and fled the country, leaving a power vacuum in the nation’s politics.

Amidst violent unrest in Bangladesh that resulted in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, President Mohammed Shahabuddin ordered the release of imprisoned opposition leader and former PM Khaleda Zia. The decision was taken after a meeting with opposition parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. Meanwhile, Sheikh Hasina has been provided security by Indian forces and moved to a safe location.