Former PM Accused of Genocide Amid Student Protests

A complaint was lodged against former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others for alleged genocide during student protests. Filed by the father of a slain student, it accuses them of crimes between July 1 and August 5, when violent protests against a controversial quota system occurred. The International Crime Tribunal will investigate the accusations.

A complaint has been lodged against former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and several others, citing accusations of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during student protests.

The complaint was filed by the father of a deceased student, who was fatally shot by police during the protests. On July 5, the Supreme Court lawyer submitted the case on behalf of the grieving father.

Following standard procedure, the investigation agency will probe the allegations and submit its findings to the tribunal's Chief Prosecutor's Office. The interim government has committed to scrutinizing the violent period between July 1 and August 5 under the International Crimes Tribunal's oversight, ensuring full transparency under UN supervision.

(With inputs from agencies.)