Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Bangladesh Bars Candidates with Crimes Against Humanity From Elections
Imagine if someone did something very wrong and was charged with it.
The government in Bangladesh has made a new rule.
If someone is accused of a very serious crime against other people, they can't run for office or work for the government anymore.
This new rule is part of an old law, and it means that people who are charged with these kinds of crimes can't be in charge or make decisions for everyone.
The government made this change after the Election Commission suggested it.
This might change who can be in the government in the future.
Bangladesh's interim government amended the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act of 1973.
The amendment disqualifies candidates charged with crimes against humanity.
Disqualification applies to parliamentarians, local representatives, and civil servants.
The change was approved by the advisory council on Thursday.
The move followed a recommendation from the Election Commission.
- Who
- Bangladesh's interim government
- What
- Amended the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act of 1973.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To disqualify candidates charged with crimes against humanity from elections and government jobs.
- Law Amendment
- International Crimes (Tribunal) Act 1973
- Disqualification Trigger
- Filing of a chargesheet for crimes against humanity
- Affected Positions
- Parliamentarians, local body representatives, civil servants
- Approval Body
- Interim cabinet (advisory council)
- Action By
- Bangladesh's interim government