Bangladesh court to deliver verdict on Sheikh Hasina’s alleged crimes on Nov 13

Key Points

• Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has concluded trial proceedings against former PM Sheikh Hasina regarding crimes against humanity.
• The verdict on Hasina's alleged involvement in torture and disappearances during the Awami League regime is scheduled for November 13.
• Hasina's defense claims she did not flee the country voluntarily but was forced to leave amid political turmoil.
• ICT issued arrest warrants against Hasina and 29 others, including former officials, in cases of enforced disappearances and torture.
• The cases involve charges of abduction, detention, and torture linked to secret interrogation cells during Hasina's tenure.