Yes, you read that right.
Sheikh Hasina — the once-powerful face of Bangladesh politics — now stands accused of mass murder and crimes against humanity. And the court charging her? The same International Crimes Tribunal she herself created back in 2009.
Talk about the wheel turning full circle.
The Charges: Bloodshed in the Name of Power?
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) officially accepted charges against Hasina on June 1, 2025. The allegations?
A “planned, systematic attack” on civilians during the massive anti-government protests in 2024, which saw over 1,400 people — including women and children — killed in cold blood.
Hasina’s former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and Ex-Police Chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun are also named in the case.
What Triggered the Firestorm?
In 2024, as protests against Hasina’s rule exploded across Bangladesh — mostly led by students and activists — the government allegedly responded with brutal force:
- Live ammunition on protestors
- Widespread arrests and disappearances
- Internet blackouts and media suppression
International watchdogs cried foul. The United Nations flagged multiple human rights violations. But the Hasina administration held firm — until she was ousted in August 2024.
Where’s Hasina Now?
In India. In exile.
Reports say she fled to India shortly after her fall from power. Now, with formal charges filed, Bangladesh is demanding her extradition. India hasn’t responded — at least, not officially.
The ICT has ordered her to appear in court by June 16. Whether she does — and whether India cooperates — is a geopolitical question with major implications.
The Irony Is Brutal
Let this sink in:
The International Crimes Tribunal was launched by Hasina’s own government to try 1971 war criminals.
Today, it’s accusing her of the same crimes she once sought to prosecute.
Karma? Politics? Or long-overdue justice?
Why This Story Matters (Especially to India)
- India shelters Hasina — Will that strain Indo-Bangla ties?
- Extradition drama could unfold in coming days.
- Regional stability is on edge — especially with growing Islamist influence in Dhaka post-Hasina.
Final Thought:
She ruled for nearly two decades. Now she’s wanted for mass murder. Sheikh Hasina’s fall isn’t just political — it’s historic.
Stay with Bharat Global Time as this political earthquake continues to shake South Asia.
