Sheikh Hasina DEATH PENALTY? What are 5 main charges against Bangladesh ex-PM, ICT verdict today, High Alert

Sheikh Hasina DEATH PENALTY? Tensions erupted in several parts of Bangladesh after several crude bombs and arson attacks jolted the capital city on Sunday. The incidents of violence took place ahead of the verdict in the crimes against humanity trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday. Her son, who is also an advisor, claimed that the court is expected to sentence her to capital punishment, stating that Hasina is safe in India(BHARAT).

Where Did Explosions Take Place In Dhaka?

On Sunday, two crude bomb exploded in front of the home of Syeda Rizwana Hasan, an advisor to the Environment Minister, Forests on Central Road. At around 9.30 pm, a third crude bomb explosion occurred in the Bangla Motor area. Two crude bomb explosions were reported in front of Titumir College and Amtali Square in Dhaka. Some miscreants also set a public bus on fire.

What Are The Allegations Against Sheikh Hasina?

• Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina is facing serious charges at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
• The first charge against the former Bangladesh PM is – enforced disappearance of opposition leaders.
• Second charge is, Hasina’s involvement in the killings during the violence. The investigation report, which was released on May 12 this year, also claimed that Hasina ordered the killings. The report also claimed that these killings further fuelled the violence. During the violence at last 1,400 people were killed and around 25,000 were injured.
• Sheikh Hasina, accused Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Chowdhury Abdullah Ali of murdering Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, without any provocation.
• She has also been accused of killing six people at Chankhar Bridge in Dhaka.
• As per chief prosecutor Tajul Islam, five major charges against Sheikh Hasina include murder of 13 people. She ordered the killing of five people and burning their bodies in Ashulia before leaving Dhaka. The report said a person was set on fire alive.
• Demand For Death Penalty

Due to these murder cases, Bangladesh’s interim government revoked Sheikh Hasina’s passport. There are also calls for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina. The proceedings against Sheikh Hasina were broadcast live on television. The ongoing debate in the International Court of Justice concluded on October 23rd, and the International Court of Justice will deliver its verdict today, November 17th.

Because of serious murder charges, the Bangladesh’s current interim government revoked Hasina’s passport. A section of people also demanding death penalty for the former Bangladesh PM. The proceedings were broadcast live on television.

Notably, the ongoing debate in the International Court of Justice ended on October 23. The ICT will deliver its verdict on November 10