Bangladesh Tribunal Hands Down Death Sentence to Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for Crimes Against Humanity
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A Bangladesh tribunal has found former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, handing down a death sentence for her alleged role in the killings of students during protests last year. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) found Hasina, 78, guilty on three counts: incitement to violence, ordering the killing of protesters, and failing to prevent atrocities against students. According to the tribunal, Hasina was aware of the killings during the student uprising in July and August 2023 and had issued orders for the crackdown. The court also found former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun guilty of similar charges. The tribunal's verdict is based on evidence presented by prosecutors, who alleged that Hasina was behind the deadly crackdown on student-led protests. The protests, which took place from July 15 to August 15 2023, resulted in the deaths of hundreds of young protesters in Dhaka. Hasina, who has been living in exile in India, rejected the verdict as "biased and politically motivated." She claimed that she was not given a fair chance to defend herself in court and that the verdict was rigged. Despite court orders to attend the proceedings, Hasina had refused to return to Bangladesh. The tribunal's decision marks a significant development in the ongoing trial of Hasina and other key figures accused of crimes against humanity. The case has sparked intense debate and controversy in Bangladesh, with many questioning the fairness and impartiality of the tribunal.
