Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam stated today that he anticipates exemplary punishment for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her co-accused concerning alleged crimes against humanity during the July Mass Uprising. "On November 17, the court will exercise its discretion and apply its wisdom to deliver justice. Through a fair and proper verdict, this ruling will, Insha'Allah, serve as a precedent for Bangladesh's future - that is the kind of verdict we are expecting," he informed reporters at the ICT building entrance.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the chief prosecutor emphasized that the pledge in Bangladesh is clear: regardless of power, those who commit crimes against humanity will face justice through due process. "We prayed for the maximum punishment. The court will exercise its discretion, and we hope the accused are given the highest possible sentence for the crime," he added.
Earlier in the day, ICT-1 scheduled November 17 for pronouncing judgment in the case against Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.