The prosecution’s appeal seeking to upgrade the life imprisonment sentences of Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death penalties in a war crimes case will be presented before the Chamber Judge Court within the next few days. Prosecutor Gazi M H Tamim confirmed the development on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

According to the prosecution, the appeal follows a verdict delivered by Tribunal-1 on November 17, which sentenced both Hasina and Kamal to life imprisonment on one charge and death on another. After receiving the full copy of the verdict, the prosecution reviewed it and decided to appeal for harsher punishment. The formal appeal was filed within 30 days of the verdict announcement.

The case stems from crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the July uprising linked to the anti-discrimination student movement. The Chamber Judge Court is expected to hear the prosecution’s petition within the current week.