War Crimes Hearing Against Hasina and Two Others Begins Today
- Update Time : 05:47:58 am, Monday, 7 July 2025
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On Monday, July 7, the International Crimes Tribunal-1, headed by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mojumder and two other judges, is scheduled to hear the charge framing proceedings in a war crimes case involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two other individuals. A state-appointed lawyer is expected to represent Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal during the session. The only accused currently in custody, former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, has already been brought before the court.
This follows a prosecution petition submitted on July 1, seeking the formal commencement of trial against the trio. Earlier, on May 12, the tribunal’s investigation agency filed a report accusing them of crimes against humanity. The tribunal formally accepted these charges on June 1.
The allegations stem from their roles during the suppression of anti-government protests in July and August 2024, in which more than 1,400 people were reportedly killed. The charges include incitement to mass killings, direct orders to security forces, superior command responsibility, and participation in a joint criminal enterprise.
