NN ONLINE:
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) is reading out its verdict in a high-profile case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others for crimes against humanity committed during last year’s July-August uprising. The three member tribunal led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder started to read out the verdict at 12:30 pm.
Law enforcement agencies have taken all necessary preparations to tackle any possible chaos centering the verdict. Two other accused in the case are former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. Mamun testified as a state witness.
Security has been tightened across the country, particularly in and around the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka, ahead of verdict. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in Dhaka, Gopalganj, Faridpur and Madaripur districts to ensure overall security and maintain law and order.
The prosecution has claimed all five charges against Hasina and other accused have been proven and sought the maximum punishment. Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said whatever verdict the tribunal delivers in case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday (November 17) will be executed and people will accept it. Bangladesh Television (BTV) is broadcasting the verdict live.
