Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has reportedly convicted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity for her alleged role in ordering violent crackdowns on protesters during the July–August 2024 demonstrations. The tribunal, led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder, began reading the verdict on Monday, with Justices Md. Shafiul Alam Mahmud and retired Judge Md. Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury as co-members. Prosecutors submitted an 8,747-page case file, including extensive evidence and witness documentation. The prosecution alleged that Hasina directly instructed state forces, the ruling Awami League, and affiliated groups such as Chhatra League and Jubo League to suppress protesters, resulting in over 1,500 deaths and more than 25,000 injuries. A particularly cited incident involved the killing and burning of students during the “March to Dhaka” program on August 5. The tribunal found Hasina and two others guilty of orchestrating systematic violence amounting to genocide, murder, and torture. The verdict marks an unprecedented legal development in Bangladesh’s political history.