Dhaka: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar today stated that there is no room to question the death sentence verdict against Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, emphasizing the trial’s transparency, impartiality, and adherence to international standards. ‘The verdict clearly demonstrates how ruthless, vindictive, and heinous the accused were. Evidence, including newspapers, audio-visual material, and telephone conversations, was presented verbatim in the tribunal,’ Parwar told a press conference this afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Parwar emphasized that the trial was conducted transparently and impartially, aligning with international standards. He remarked that earlier trials against Jamaat leaders on similar charges were plagued by fabricated charges, manipulated witnesses, biased judges, and predetermined verdicts, failing to meet these standards.
Highlighting the historical and judicial significance of the verdict, Parwar noted that the trial fulfills, at least partially, the aspirations of Bangladesh’s 180 million citizens for justice against crimes against humanity-a demand that had been prioritized even before national elections. During the interim government period, several leaders, including party figure ATM Azharul Islam, were acquitted by the Supreme Court on appeal, which noted that the charges in those cases were politically motivated.
Parwar added, ‘While we cannot bring back the leaders we lost, today’s verdict is transparent, impartial, and a lesson for the nation.’ He pointed out that the tribunal proceedings were broadcast live, and despite attempts at disruption-including cocktail attacks, vehicle arson, and blockades-the nation rejected these acts of sabotage.
Additionally, Parwar called on authorities to ensure that fugitive death-row convicts, who currently remain at large and have been given shelter in violation of international law, are returned to Bangladesh and handed over to the judiciary. ‘We hope that in the future, Bangladeshis can live in a humane and civilized society, leaving an ideal Bangladesh for the next generation,’ he concluded.