Dhaka, Nov. 17 -- The International Crimes Tribunal is scheduled to deliver its verdict today in the case brought against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted from power following the July Uprising. She stands accused of crimes against humanity, and the proceedings are being regarded as unprecedented in the nation's 57-year history, as it is the first time a former head of government in Bangladesh has faced such charges.
It has been recalled by legal analysts that the tribunal itself was originally established in 2010, during the Sheikh Hasina's tenure. The creation of its legal framework, as well as the initial operational direction of the institution, had been shaped under her government. Observers frequently note that the...