Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Begins Trial of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on Mass Murder Charges
The former leader of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, is now being tried in court.
She and two others are accused of ordering a violent crackdown on people protesting, which resulted in many deaths.
The trial is happening even though she is not present in court.
The court is also broadcasting this trial live, so everyone can watch.
If she is found guilty, she could face the death penalty.
Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina and two others charged with crimes against humanity.
The charges include mass murder related to a violent crackdown on protesters.
The crackdown allegedly occurred last year, resulting in hundreds of deaths.
Proceedings began in absentia; the accused face the death penalty if convicted.
The trial is being broadcast live, a first for Bangladesh.
- Who
- Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun and the ICT bench
- What
- Sheikh Hasina and two others are charged with crimes against humanity including mass murder.
- When
- Proceedings began recently, with events from the previous year.
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- For their alleged role in a violent crackdown on protesters.
- Accused
- Sheikh Hasina
- Co-accused
- Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun
- Charges
- Crimes Against Humanity
- Estimated Deaths
- Hundreds
- Trial Status
- In Absentia
- Potential Penalty
- Death Penalty
Sources
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