Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Bangladesh: Hearing Set for July 1 in Hasina's Case
A court in Bangladesh will start hearing charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two other people on July 1.
They are accused of serious crimes including murder and torture.
The court has issued arrest warrants for Hasina and another suspect, meaning they must come to court or the trial will continue without them.
The Awami League, Hasina's political party, disagrees with the trial.
Hearing of charges against Sheikh Hasina and two others set for July 1.
Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun are also accused.
Formal charges include murder, attempted murder, torture, and use of lethal weapons.
Court issued arrest warrants for Hasina and Kamal.
Awami League condemned the trial, calling it a 'show trial'.
- Who
- Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.
- What
- Hearing of charges set in a case involving crimes against humanity.
- When
- July 1
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- For alleged crimes against humanity.
Awami League
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)
Trial Legitimacy
Awami League
The trial is a 'show trial' orchestrated under an 'unelected and undemocratic' regime.
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)
The ICT is conducting a fair trial on charges of crimes against humanity.
Charges
Awami League
Denies the charges against the former PM
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)
The ICT is evaluating the formal charges filed by the prosecution.
- Hearing Date
- July 1
- Accused
- Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun
- Charges
- Murder, attempted murder, torture, and use of lethal weapons
- Court
- International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)
Sources
Bangladesh’s former poll commissioner arrested for allegedly manipulating elections
B’desh: Hearing in Hasina’s crimes against humanity case on July 1
Hearing In Sheikh Hasina's Crimes Against Humanity Case On July 1
Why July 1 Developments In Bangladesh Will Be Keenly Followed By Deposed PM Sheikh Hasina
