Trial held in absentia and lack of legal representation raises rights concerns, it says
One must distinguish between two separate issues: the evidence presented by the prosecution against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and the fairness of the process and procedure of the trial itself.
ICT also hands down capital punishment to ex-home boss Asaduzzaman; ex-IGP Mamun, who turned a state witness, given 5yrs
The United Nations said yesterday that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s sentencing for crimes against humanity marked “an important moment for victims”, but stressed that she should not have been given the death penalty.
Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death on two charges
Asaduzzaman committed four counts of crimes against humanity through his abetment and failure to act
The adviser says the media must act responsibly to prevent escalation of violence
Made 'full and true' disclosure as prosecution witness, ICT says
Asaduzzaman Khan awarded death penalty while former IGP Abdullah Al-Mamun sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment
The adviser says the media must act responsibly to prevent escalation of violence
Made 'full and true' disclosure as prosecution witness, ICT says
Asaduzzaman Khan awarded death penalty while former IGP Abdullah Al-Mamun sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment
Father of July martyr Miraz demands highest punishment for Hasina ahead of verdict
A prison van escorted by police entered the tribunal premises around 9:00am
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is set to deliver its verdict today
Army, BGB, Rab, police, and APBn have been deployed
The tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, is still reading the final part of the 453-page judgement
This will be the tribunal's first verdict on the atrocities committed during the uprising.
