A treason case has been filed against former Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and 73 others for allegedly plotting a civil war and attempting to overthrow the current government. The case was filed based on claims made during an online meeting of a group called "Joy Bangla Brigade."

Dr. Rabbi Alam, Vice-President of the US Awami League, was named as the second accused in the case. Additionally, 503 other participants of the meeting have also been named as accused. The case was filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court in Dhaka, after receiving approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The court has directed the CID to investigate the case.

According to the case details, the CID learned from intelligence sources that during an online meeting on December 19, 2024, members of the "Joy Bangla Brigade" discussed planning a civil war to restore Sheikh Hasina to the position of Prime Minister, with many vowing to fight until the last breath to achieve this goal.

A total of 577 participants from various locations both within the country and abroad took part in the Zoom meeting, expressing their dedication to following Sheikh Hasina's orders. In the conversation led by Dr. Rabbi Alam, the platform participants allegedly discussed preventing the legitimate government from peacefully governing the country. The CID found clear elements of conspiracy to overthrow the current government, leading to the filing of the treason case.

Following approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the CID has been instructed by the court to conduct an investigation into the matter.