ICT Prosecution Appeals for Death Penalty in Hasina Case
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today filed an appeal with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking enhancement of the sentence awarded to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. In the appeal, the prosecution prayed for upgrading the sentence of imprisonment till natural death to the death penalty for their conviction on certain counts of crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising.
Confirming the matter, prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim told reporters that the prosecution filed Criminal Appeal No 96/2025: Chief Prosecutor vs Sheikh Hasina and another on eight grounds with the Appellate Division today. On November 17, ICT-1 convicted Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal of crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising, holding them guilty under the doctrine of superior command responsibility.
The three-member tribunal, headed by Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumder, delivered the verdict after finding them guilty on multiple charges. Under charge number one, the tribunal found both Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal guilty on three counts and sentenced them to imprisonment till natural death. Under charge number two, they were found guilty on three counts and sentenced to death for those offences.
The tribunal also found former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun guilty of the same charges but sentenced him to five years’ imprisonment, considering his full disclosure of events and cooperation with investigators as an approver. In addition, the tribunal ordered confiscation of all properties owned by Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in favour of the state and directed the authorities to ensure adequate compensation for the families of the July martyrs and those injured.
