Hasina Indicted Over 2024 Student Uprising Crackdown

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has indicted ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and ex-police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun for crimes against humanity over a 2024 crackdown on a student-led uprising that left over 1,400 dead. Hasina, now in exile in India and ignoring extradition requests, and Kamal are being tried in absentia. Former IGP Mamun has pleaded guilty, admitted his role, and is permitted to serve as a state witness in exchange for full disclosure about the crimes and involvement of others. Charges include murder, torture, conspiracy, superior command responsibility, and use of lethal force against protesters. Prosecutors plan to present leaked audio tapes allegedly implicating Hasina. Opening statements are set for August 3, with witness testimony to follow on August 4, while Hasina's party denounces the proceedings as politically motivated and legal experts predict possible leniency for cooperating state witnesses.