The International Criminal Tribunal for Bangladesh on Thursday (October 17, 2024) issued an arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others. Photo Credit: AP
International Criminal Tribunal of Bangladesh issued arrest warrant against former Prime Minister on Thursday (October 17, 2024) Sheikh Hasina And in respect of 45 others, including top leaders of the Awami League alleged crimes against humanity During the recent massive student movement.
The Daily Star quoted Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam as saying that the tribunal headed by its Chairman Justice MD Golam Murtuza Majumdar passed the order after the prosecution filed two petitions in the tribunal seeking arrest warrants against them .
The tribunal also directed the authorities concerned to arrest and produce before it 46 people, including Ms Hasina, by November 18, he said.
In August, the interim government of Bangladesh said it would prosecute those involved. murders during recent Mass movement of students against Hasina led government In the International Criminal Tribunal.
More than 230 people have been killed in Bangladesh as violence erupted across the country following the fall of Hasina government, taking the death toll to over 600 since massive protests by students began against the controversial quota system in government jobs. Has occurred. mid July.
published – October 17, 2024 03:34 PM IST