Mon Nov 17 09:56:48 UTC 2025: Summary:

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Bangladesh has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death by hanging for genocide committed during the July-August 2024 violence. Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who testified against them, received a five-year prison sentence after admitting involvement. The verdict has sparked unrest, with supporters of Hasina’s party protesting and authorities deploying heavy security in Dhaka. The trial involved charges including inciting speeches, ordering the use of lethal weapons against protesters, and multiple killings. Hasina and Kamal remain fugitives.

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Former Bangladesh PM Hasina Sentenced to Death for Genocide, Sparks Unrest

Dhaka, Bangladesh – November 17, 2025 – The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT) in Bangladesh has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death by hanging for crimes against humanity, specifically genocide, committed during the violent student protests of July-August 2024. Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who turned state witness and implicated the former leaders, received a five-year prison sentence for his involvement.

The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mozumder, delivered the 453-page verdict in absentia of Hasina and Kamal, who remain fugitives. The trial stemmed from accusations that the leaders incited violence, ordered the use of lethal force against protesters, and were responsible for multiple deaths during the uprising.

The verdict has ignited tensions across the country. Supporters of Hasina’s Awami League have staged protests, leading to arrests and reports of crude bomb explosions, including one near the office of the National Citizen Party (NCP), which spearheaded the 2024 protests.

Dhaka is under high alert, with heavy security deployed around the International Crimes Tribunal and other key locations. Army, police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) forces have been mobilized to maintain order. Authorities have instructed police to use deadly force against anyone attempting to incite violence.

Prior to the verdict, a group claiming affiliation with an organization called “Red July” attempted to demolish portions of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s house in Dhaka, before being dispersed by army and police forces.

The case against Hasina was initiated after the fall of her government in August 2024, marking a significant turning point in Bangladeshi politics and raising concerns about potential instability in the region. The international community is closely watching the developments as the country grapples with the fallout from this historic verdict.

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