Bangladesh Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Premier's Son Over Internet Blackout

A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant for Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The warrant relates to his alleged role in ordering nationwide internet shutdowns during major political protests in 2018. Joy, who served as his mother's adviser on digital communications, currently lives in the United States. The charges accuse him of illegally disrupting telephone and internet services. The case stems from a period of widespread student demonstrations demanding improved road safety. The government at the time imposed temporary internet blackouts, a move critics called an attempt to suppress dissent. Bangladeshi police must now seek Interpol's assistance to attempt to bring Joy back to the country for trial. Legal experts note that extradition from the U.S. is a complex and lengthy process.