Bangladesh Seeks Interpol Notice for Hasina

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has requested Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is accused of crimes against humanity related to the mass killings during student protests in July and August. The International Crimes Tribunal's chief prosecutor, Tajul Islam, confirmed that the request was sent through the inspector general of police, emphasizing that Hasina is currently a fugitive outside Bangladesh's jurisdiction. The interim government claims that at least 775 people were killed and over 22,000 injured during these protests, which escalated into a widespread uprising that forced Hasina to flee to India. Additionally, arrest warrants have been sought for various police officials implicated in the crackdown on protesters. While a red notice alerts global law enforcement to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending legal action, it does not compel member states to extradite them. More than 60 complaints against Hasina and her party have been filed, addressing allegations of forced disappearances and genocide.