Dhaka, July 10 -- The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), a Bangladesh court designated for the trial of international crimes, on Thursday ordered the initiation of trials against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing her of ordering the shooting and killing of protesters during the student-led July Movement of 2024, following which she was ousted from the country.

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam announced this development to reporters, noting that the ICT has asked for the trial against her.

"Sheikh Hasina ordered the shooting and killing of protesters during the July Movement. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has asked for the trial against her," Islam said.

This came after ICT formally charged the ousted Prime Minister,...