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What is the full form of ICT Bangladesh?
The full form of ICT Bangladesh is the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh.
It is a special national court created to try individuals for war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, and other serious violations of international law committed within or related to Bangladesh.
The ICT is not an international body; it is a domestic tribunal working under Bangladeshi law and having powers to conduct trials, pronounce judgments, and pass sentences, including capital punishment.
What is ICT Bangladesh?
The International Crimes Tribunal is a powerful, government-established judicial body created to bring accountability for grave crimes. It has been established to ensure justice on behalf of victims of mass violence and to uphold the rule of law. Its mandate includes crimes of the 1971 Liberation War, as well as more recent incidents of state-led or organized violence.
Why Was the Tribunal Created and What are it’s Powers?
The ICT was established to try individuals for some of the most serious offenses known in international law. It has powers to issue arrest warrants, summon witnesses, allow trials in absentia, and impose sentences, including lengthy terms of imprisonment up to and including the death penalty. Its decisions have the force of law in Bangladesh.
How Did the ICT Arrive at a Verdict Against Sheikh Hasina?
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was tried in absentia on charges linked to the 2024 student-led movement. The tribunal examined testimony from numerous witnesses, along with recordings, documents, and other evidence indicating the use of excessive force including drones, helicopters, and armed units against protesters.
The ICT concluded that she held command responsibility for the violence and failed to prevent or punish the actions that resulted in civilian deaths.
Latest developments show that the verdict has triggered fresh tension in Bangladesh, with clashes erupting across several parts of Dhaka as groups reacted to the ruling. Security forces have been deployed in key areas as the capital remains on edge following the announcement.
What Did the Tribunal Decide And What Sentence Was Announced Against Sheikh Hasina and Company ?
The ICT found Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity.
She was sentenced to death in absentia, plus further imprisonment until death for other charges.
Other figures sentenced include:
- Asaduzzaman Khan, former Home Minister — death sentence
- Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, ex-police chief – imprisonment for five years for cooperating with the investigation.
The tribunal ordered the government to pay compensation to the victims’ families.
How Did Sheikh Hasina Respond?
Hasina immediately rejected the verdict, saying the hearings were politically motivated and fundamentally unfair, as she had been denied adequate opportunity to defend herself. Her supporters also claim the tribunal was influenced by political interests.
Human rights groups had expressed concerns about the fairness of trials conducted in absentia and the issuing of death sentences in these conditions.
What are the Implications of the Judgement on Sheikh Hasina?
The verdict represents a moment in history: a former Prime Minister receiving the severest possible punishment from a tribunal formed under her very own government.
Politically, it might sharpen divides, stimulate public debate, and impact the further course of elections and governance. Since Hasina is outside Bangladesh, carrying out the sentence will be legally and diplomatically complicated, involving extradition requests and international cooperation.
At the same time, the ruling tries to bring closure to families of victims, shifting the national conversation toward justice, accountability, and institutional power.
