Dhaka: The office of the chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally requested INTERPOL to issue a red notice for the arrest and repatriation of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. She is accused of orchestrating killings and genocides during the student-led mass uprising in July and August. The letter sent to INTERPOL aims to facilitate her capture and ensure her presence before the tribunal.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, ICT chief prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam confirmed the submission of the letter to INTERPOL on November 10. The request underscores accusations against Hasina involving crimes against humanity, such as killing, detention, enforced disappearance, and genocide. Currently residing abroad, Hasina is sought to be apprehended and presented before the tribunal within 24 hours of her arrest.
Dr. Asif Nazrul, Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser, stated on November 10 that the government intends to request INTERPOL to issue red notices for fugi
tives, including Hasina, linked to the violence during the student-led uprising. He mentioned this decision while overseeing renovations at the ICT building, emphasizing that the move toward securing an INTERPOL red notice would be enacted shortly.