Daijiworld Media Network - Dhaka

Dhaka, Nov 17: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday delivered a death sentence to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity linked to last July’s demonstrations. The court also convicted two of her top former officials — ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.

While Mamun has been pardoned, the tribunal said he would still receive a “lenient sentence” due to the severity of the charges. He is the first accused to turn state witness since the ICT’s formation in 2010. Hasina and Asaduzzaman, both living abroad, have not returned to face trial; Mamun, however, is in custody and has pleaded guilty.

The tribunal is still rea

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