Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to July demonstrations. Her aides were also convicted, with heightened security and arrests reported in Dhaka amid strikes and rising political unrest
Dhaka remained under tight security as authorities deployed troops ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict date announcement against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Awami League’s “lockdown” call led to empty streets, bus arson incidents, and public anxiety amid fears of unrest
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, triggering outrage from the Awami League. The ruling, based on a leaked audio clip, is widely seen as politically motivated
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been charged with crimes against humanity for allegedly ordering a violent crackdown during the 2024 uprising. The International Crimes Tribunal has begun trial proceedings, marking a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political history.
