Justice Served: Tribunal Sentences Two Policemen to Death in Student Killing Case

Ex-policemen get death penalty over student’s killing during Bangladesh protests

Former police officers among 30 people convicted in case that fuelled 2024 uprising against Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh: Death sentences for former police officers are not the answer to Abu Sayed killing

Responding to the death sentences handed down today, to two former police officers by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for the killing of Abu Sayed during student-led protests in July 2024, Rehab Mahamoor, Amnesty International’s Regional Researcher and Campaigner, said: “Abu Sayed and the many other victims of police violence during the July 2024 protests […]

Two ex-policemen sentenced to death over killing of student during 2024 protest in Bangladesh

Two ex-policemen sentenced to death over killing of student during 2024 protest in Bangladesh

Justice Served: Tribunal Sentences Two Policemen to Death in Student Killing Case

A Bangladeshi tribunal sentenced two former policemen to death for killing a university student, triggering protests that led to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024. More participants in the incident received various sentences. The trial raised significant discussions about the evidence and justice process.

2 Bangladesh Cops Sentenced To Death For 2024 Student Protester Killing

Death sentences were handed down to two former low-level policemen, Amir Hossain and Sujan Chandra Roy, who are both in court to hear the verdict.

Bangladesh court gives death penalty to 2 policemen over killing of key uprising figure

Killing of university student Abu Sayed on July 16, 2024 helped spark uprising that eventually ousted Sheikh Hasina government