Kushtia:The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has appealed to the Appellate Division, seeking the death penalty for former minister Hasanul Haque Inu. Inu was previously sentenced to 10 years in prison for crimes against humanity related to the July-August 2024 Mass Uprising.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim confirmed that an appeal was filed with the Appellate Division's concerned wing earlier today.
On June 30, 2026, ICT-2 convicted and sentenced Inu, the former Information Minister, to 10 years of imprisonment. The conviction was for crimes against humanity committed during the July-August 2024 Mass Uprising, which included the killings of six people in Kushtia.
The tribunal imposed multiple sentences on Inu: 10 years' rigorous imprisonment under charge No. 3, 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of Taka one lakh under charge No. 6, and another 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of Taka one lakh under charge No. 7. These fines are to be paid as compensation to the victims. However, the sentences are to run concurrently, resulting in a total of 10 years in prison.
The prosecution is expected to hold a press briefing later today regarding the appeal.