Published: 09:04 AM, 17 November 2025 Last Update: 09:06 AM, 17 November 2025
BTV to broadcast the verdict live
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is accused of crimes against humanity for killings during the Mass Uprising in July-August, 2024. -File photo
Bangladesh Television (BTV) will broadcast the verdict live in the case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others today.
The live verdict will be shown via giant screen at 10 spots of the Dhaka, said MH Tamim, a prosecutor of the ICT.
Security has been tightened across the country, particularly in and around the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka, ahead of Monday's verdict in a high-profile case of crimes against humanity.
The tribunal is set to deliver its judgement on cases against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others, who stand accused of crimes against humanity committed during last year's July-August uprising.
The verdict will be delivered amid fresh tensions as a series of arson and crude bomb attacks were reported in Dhaka, Savar, Kushtia, Gazipur and other parts of the country.
Awami League, whose activities remain banned in Bangladesh, called for a 'complete shutdown' on Sunday and Monday in protest citing several demands including the cancellation of the tribunal's proceedings.
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in Dhaka, Gopalganj, Faridpur and Madaripur districts to ensure overall security and maintain law and order.
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.
The prosecution has claimed all five charges against Hasina and other accused have been proven and sought the maximum punishment.
In a press briefing on November 13, Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam said they have appealed to the court for the highest penalty.
On the other hand, state-appointed lawyer Md Amir Hossain has sought acquittal for both Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan, while Mamun's lawyer Zayed Bin Amjad has also sought his acquittal.
