Genocide Charges Against Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has initiated an investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others for genocide and crimes against humanity during the student protests from July 15 to August 5. The mass movement led to Hasina fleeing to India, resigning amidst unprecedented protests.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has launched an investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others, accusing them of genocide and crimes against humanity during the vigorous student protests from July 15 to August 5.

A complaint was filed on Wednesday, implicating Hasina, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and several other high-profile figures within the party. The Tribunal's investigation commenced the same night.

Hasina, who resigned and fled to India on August 5, has been accused of orchestrating a violent crackdown on student protestors, leading to numerous casualties and significant human rights violations. The case will report its findings within seven days, according to the complainant's lawyer.

(With inputs from agencies.)