Prominent Bangladeshi lawyer Z I Khan Panna has announced that he will not represent Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. In a video message posted on his verified Facebook account on Thursday, Panna stated that since Hasina herself has no confidence in the court, he would not argue on her behalf. He added that although the state had appointed him as her defense lawyer, he had not yet received the formal appointment letter. Once he receives it, he plans to formally resign from the position. Panna also mentioned that he would represent his friend, Advocate Fazlur Rahman, in a separate case filed against him. Additionally, he declared his intention to take up legal defense for Sajib Wazed Joy and Saima Wazed Putul, who were convicted in an Anti-Corruption Commission case.