Dhaka. The troubles of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are not ending. According to the information received, the office of interim government head Muhammad Yunus said on Thursday that Bangladesh has decided to prosecute ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the International Criminal Court. Hasina is facing trial in a domestic tribunal on charges of crimes against humanity.
The Chief Adviser discussed the issue of Hasina’s trial with International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim A Khan, who met him at his official Jamuna residence, an official of the Chief Adviser said.
Hasina had arrived in India on August 5 following widespread protests against the Awami League-led government over the controversial job quota system. Three days later, Nobel laureate Yunus took charge as chief advisor to the interim government.
Help sought from Interpol for Sheikh Hasina’s return
He said Yunus, during his meeting with Khan on Wednesday, told him that Bangladesh is facing serious consequences for Hasina and Bangladesh over allegations of carrying out genocide during the July-August mass uprising and forced disappearance of people during the last 15 years of her rule. Will pursue charges against his associates.
Bangladesh’s Internal Crime Tribunal (ICT-BD) has dozens of cases pending against Hasina and her cabinet colleagues, many of whom are either in jail or absconding in the country and abroad, while Dhaka has filed an Interpol request for their return from India. Have sought help from.
However, the ICC prosecutor said the international court would like to cooperate with the ICTB, which has so far issued arrest warrants against Hasina and several top members of her Awami League party.
The two also discussed the Rohingya crisis and humanitarian aid for them, the situation in Myanmar as well as prosecution and accountability for atrocities during the July-August mass movement in Bangladesh during the discussions. Khan said his office has formally sought an arrest warrant against Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s military government, for crimes against humanity in relation to the treatment of the Rohingya.