Bangladesh Tribunal Seeks Arrest of Sheikh Hasina

The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka has mandated a month-long investigation into former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 associates for alleged genocide and crimes against humanity following a summer uprising that resulted in hundreds of deaths. Hasina, who fled to India on August 5 amid widespread protests, faces arrest warrants issued on October 17. The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is actively pursuing Hasina's extradition and has requested Interpol's assistance in her apprehension. During a recent court session, 14 co-defendants appeared, with more scheduled to follow, as authorities report 20 arrests in connection with the case. Yunus has emphasized accountability for the violence that marked the protests, which began over job grievances and escalated into a significant anti-government movement. The tribunal has set a deadline of December 17 for investigators to report their findings.