The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants for former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, including Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader, as part of the ongoing trial proceedings related to killings of students and people during the student-led mass uprising in July and August.
Prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmud confirmed that two petitions were submitted to the tribunal on Thursday, one seeking Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 arrest and another calling for the arrest of 45 additional individuals.
鈥榃e have refrained from disclosing the names of the other accused to protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure the success of arrests,鈥� explained chief prosecutor Advocate Tajul Islam during a briefing.
The court has ordered all accused to be produced before it on November 18, setting the stage for the next phase of the legal process. Prosecutors emphasised the urgency of the arrests, citing the influence and power of the accused, which could hinder the investigation and silence the victims.
He also highlighted the brutality of the former government during the unrest, alleging that it had evolved into a 鈥榤onster,鈥� responsible for atrocities against students and civilians.
