Sheikh Hasinas release day from prison today

The 16th anniversary of Awami League President Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas release from prison will be observed across the country today (Tuesday).

On this day in 2008, Sheikh Hasina was released from the special sub-jail set up on the premises of the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) Bhaban after remaining captive there for nearly 11 months.

The AL president was arrested from her Sudha Sadan residence at Dhanmondi on July 16, 2007 during the military-backed caretaker government, which assumed power through the political changeover of 1/11 in 2007.