Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on one count and life imprisonment on another for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising. The verdict, delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar, marks the first time in Bangladesh’s history that a head of government has been convicted of genocide. The 453-page judgment was read over two hours and broadcast live nationwide. Hasina and former minister Asaduzzaman Khan are reportedly in India, while co-accused Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun turned state witness. Security forces, including police, army, and Border Guard Bangladesh, have been deployed across key areas to prevent unrest. The prosecution’s 8,747-page case alleged that Hasina directly ordered violent crackdowns on protesters in mid-2024, resulting in over 1,500 deaths and 25,000 injuries. The ruling has heightened political tension, with opposition groups and law enforcement on high alert.