Bangladesh begins Sheikh Hasina trial on mass murder charges
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others with crimes against humanity, including mass murder, related to a violent crackdown on student protests last year. The tribunal has ordered the accused to appear in court, marking the start of Hasina's trial in absentia. The proceedings were broadcast live, a first for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others with crimes against humanity, including mass murder, related to a violent crackdown on student protests last year. The tribunal has ordered the accused to appear in court, marking the start of Hasina's trial in absentia. The proceedings were broadcast live, a first for Bangladesh.
