Bangladesh Tribunal Sets Deadline for Hasina Investigation

The International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh has set a deadline of December 17 for investigators to complete their probe into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others, who face charges of crimes against humanity related to mass killings during anti-government protests in July-August. The tribunal granted a one-month extension after prosecutors requested more time to gather evidence, with at least 20 suspects already arrested. On Monday, 13 individuals, including former ministers, were formally presented before the tribunal, while Hasina remains in exile in India since August. The tribunal has also ordered updates on ongoing efforts to arrest Hasina and other absconding suspects. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has indicated it will seek Hasina's extradition from India. Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has highlighted that these actions are part of a broader pattern of alleged crimes committed by Hasina during her time in power.