The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has issued arrest warrant against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 prominent Awami League leaders, in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July-August uprising.
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday issued arrest warrants against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after being toppled from power by a student-led revolution. Along with Hasina, the arrest warrant was issued against 45 other prominent Awami League leaders, including former ministers and officials, reported The Daily Star. The arrest warrant has been issued in connection with alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July-August uprising.
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar passed the order on Thursday, October 17. This decision comes after the prosecution filed two petitions with the tribunal, seeking arrest warrants against them, Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam told The Daily Star.
“The court has… ordered the arrest of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and to produce her in court on November 18,” the Chief prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crime Tribunal, Mohammad Tajul Islam told reporters on Thursday.
“Sheikh Hasina was at the helm of those who committed massacres, killings, and crimes against humanity from July to August”, Islam added.
According to the Tribunal sources, notably, former ministers Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Hasan Mahmud and Anisul Huq are among the 46 leaders whose arrest warrant has been issued. Over 60 complaints of crimes have been filed against Sheikh Hasina and her party members for the charges crimes against humanity and genocide. The government has also prepared a draft to amend the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act-1973.