Bangladesh Tribunal Investigates Former PM Hasina for Genocide

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has initiated an investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. The charges relate to violence during a student-led protest against her government from July 15 to August 5. Separate cases have also been filed against Hasina regarding enforced disappearance and murder.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has commenced an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. This follows allegations related to student protests against her government from July 15 to August 5.

According to The Dhaka Tribune, a complaint filed on Wednesday with the Tribunal’s investigation agency has led to this probe. The complaint implicates several high-ranking figures, including Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

The investigation began on Wednesday night, as confirmed by the complainant's lawyer, Gazi MH Tamim. The petition was brought forward by Bulbul Kabir, the father of Arif Ahmed Siam, a student killed during the anti-discrimination movement. Kabir alleges that Hasina and others orchestrated a violent crackdown that resulted in widespread casualties and human rights violations.