Bangladesh court detains army officers for landmark trial
Summary
A Bangladeshi court has detained 15 high-ranking army officers, including five generals, for enforced disappearances and atrocities during the 2024 uprising that toppled the government.
Key Points
- A Bangladeshi court has remanded 15 high-ranking army officers in custody on charges of enforced disappearances and atrocities during the 2024 uprising.
- This is the first time formal charges for enforced disappearances have been brought in Bangladesh and senior military officials are facing civilian trial.
- The accused include five generals who allegedly ran a secret detention centre during Sheikh Hasina's tenure.
- Sheikh Hasina is currently a fugitive in India and is undergoing trial in absentia for crimes against humanity related to the deadly crackdown.
