New Delhi, July 13 -- In July 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a student-led uprising that rapidly evolved into a nationwide protest against the government.
Demonstrators demanded political reform, accountability, and an end to alleged abuses of power.
The unrest culminated in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, paving the way for an interim administration led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.
On Thursday, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-a special Bangladeshi court tasked with prosecuting serious international offenses-formally ordered the initiation of trials against Sheikh Hasina. Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam, speaking to reporters, stated, "Sheikh Hasina ordered the shooting and killing of protesters during the Ju...