Bangladesh charges Sheikh Hasina with systematic attack, crimes against humanity during 2024 protests

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) pressed formal charges against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday in a case filed over crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising.

The complaint was submitted to the tribunal by Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam and the proceedings are being broadcast live by the national broadcaster Bangladesh Television (BTV), reported the Daily Star.

On May 12, the report against the deposed prime minister was submitted by the investigation agency of the tribunal invoking five allegations of crimes against humanity during the July uprising.