Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam has expressed hope for the maximum punishment for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in a high-profile crimes against humanity case. The tribunal, reconstituted after the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024, is set to deliver its verdict on November 17. The charges include incitement, ordering lethal force against protesters, and multiple killings during the July uprising. The prosecution earlier sought the death penalty for Hasina and Khan. The case marks the first major trial under the reformed tribunal, with proceedings beginning in October 2023. Chief Prosecutor Islam stated that the verdict would serve as a landmark for justice and accountability in Bangladesh’s history.