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Bangladesh Supreme Court Calls for Military Amid Tribunal Verdict

11/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Bangladesh's Supreme Court has requested military deployment to secure the International Crimes Tribunal ahead of verdict on crimes against humanity linked to the July 2024 uprising.
The verdict will be broadcast live, drawing international attention to this unprecedented judicial process.
Security has been heightened nationwide, with police authorized to use lethal force against violent acts.
Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister in India, has denounced the tribunal as politically motivated.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, Bangladesh established the International Crimes Tribunal to prosecute war crimes from the 1971 Liberation War, fulfilling a promise made by the Awami League during the 2008 elections. The tribunal has faced accusations of political bias, particularly from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. As the July 2024 verdict approaches, police have been authorized to use lethal force, highlighting ongoing tensions and the challenges of achieving justice in a politically charged environment.

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Story summary

Bangladesh's Supreme Court has requested military deployment to secure the International Crimes Tribunal ahead of verdict on crimes against humanity linked to the July 2024 uprising.
The verdict will be broadcast live, drawing international attention to this unprecedented judicial process.
Security has been heightened nationwide, with police authorized to use lethal force against violent acts.
Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister in India, has denounced the tribunal as politically motivated.

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