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Bangladesh to Live-Stream Charges Hearing for Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

The first live telecast will offer unprecedented transparency in holding the former premier to account for enforced disappearances during last year’s student uprising.

Protesters demanded a ban on ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League
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Overview

  • On June 1, the International Crimes Tribunal will formally file and hear charges accusing Hasina of enforced disappearances and crimes against humanity during the July–August 2024 protests.
  • Proceedings will be broadcast live on Bangladesh Television at 9:30 a.m. local time, marking the tribunal’s first televised session.
  • The tribunal has issued multiple arrest warrants against Hasina and senior Awami League figures, including ex-military generals and a former police chief.
  • The interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus has banned Hasina’s party and intensified legal actions against former officials.
  • Bangladesh has requested Hasina’s extradition from India, where she remains in exile, as the ICT advances its investigation into the 2024 uprising.