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Bangladesh tribunal commences trial of deposed PM Hasina over crimes against humanity

BANGLADESH, AUG 3 – The trial accuses Hasina of ordering a crackdown that caused over 1,400 deaths during 2024 student protests, with proceedings broadcast live to ensure transparency, prosecutors said.

  • The trial of Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, began on August 3, 2025, over her alleged responsibility in the death of many individuals during the 2024 protests against her government.
  • Bangladeshi prosecutors have charged Hasina with crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and conspiracy related to the violent crackdown on protesters.
  • The International Crimes Tribunal will preside over the trial as Hasina remains in India and has pleaded not guilty, claiming political motivations behind the charges.
  • Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam labeled Hasina the 'nucleus of all crimes' and called for the maximum penalty during the trial proceedings.
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Bangladesh protest victim gives evidence at ex-PM trial

The first witness in the trial of Bangladesh's fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina gave evidence on Sunday, a man shot in the face during protests that toppled her last year.

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