Dhaka, June 2 -- In a significant development in Bangladesh's post-revolution justice process, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with five counts of crimes against humanity.
The charges relate to her alleged role in the state's response to the July 2024 mass protests, widely referred to as the Monsoon Revolution.
The comprehensive 8,747-page charge sheet, which includes a 135-page formal indictment and extensive documentary, audio, and video evidence, was submitted to the tribunal at 12:15 p.m. and broadcast live on state television, BTV. A total of 81 witnesses are scheduled to testify in the case.
Sheikh Hasina, who left the country following her government's removal ...