Archive · 25 May 2025
Bangladesh Begins Trial of Hasina-Era Officials
In Bangladesh, a trial has begun for former officials from Sheikh Hasina's government.
These officials are accused of crimes connected to the deaths of protesters last year.
Eight police officials are involved, with some present and some tried in absentia.
The charges include crimes against humanity.
The prosecution has evidence, including videos and recordings.
This trial is related to a student-led uprising.
Elections are scheduled for the future.
Hasina is in exile and implicated in the case.
A trial began in Dhaka, Bangladesh, against former senior officials from Sheikh Hasina's ousted government.
Eight police officials are charged with crimes against humanity related to the killing of protesters on August 5 last year.
Four defendants are in custody, while four are being tried in absentia.
The prosecution claims to have video footage and voice recordings implicating Hasina in ordering the killings.
The trial is a key demand of political parties ahead of elections expected before June 2026.
- Who
- Eight former police officials and Sheikh Hasina (in absentia).
- What
- The first trial of former senior figures from the ousted government.
- When
- Trial began on Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- To prosecute individuals connected to the killing of protesters.
- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Event Date
- August 5, last year
- Defendants
- Eight police officials
- Charges
- Crimes against humanity
- Estimated Deaths (July-August 2024)
- Up to 1,400
- Election Timeline
- Before June 2026
