Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina declared guilty of ‘crimes against humanity’ by Bangladesh Tribunal
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT-BD) on Monday, November 17, declared former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity during last year’s student-led agitation that led to the fall of her Awami League government.
According to a report by Deccan Herald, the 78-year-old Bangladesh ex-PM is in India since August 2024 and has urged her party supporters to continue their protests. She also stated that she was not afraid, adding, “I am alive. I will live, I will support the people of the country.”
Hasina has dismissed the charges she faces, calling them fabricated. She also refused to appoint an advocate to represent her, calling the tribunal a ‘kangaroo court’.
Further, she accused the head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus of removing elected representatives. She also accused Yunus of giving orders for violence, insisting that she did not order anyone to be killed.
The Awami League has called for a nationwide shutdown on Monday objecting to what it called a politically motivated trial.
Security was tightened across Bangladesh ahead of the tribunal verdict on Monday, with the police in the national capital issuing shoot-at-sight order against violent protesters.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
