A tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun to five years in prison after he confessed and turned state witness in a case related to crimes against humanity during the July–August massacres. The verdict, announced on Monday by Justice Md Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury, also sentenced Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death and ordered the confiscation of their properties. However, families of victims and sections of the public have expressed strong dissatisfaction, arguing that Mamun’s punishment was too lenient given his alleged role as one of the masterminds behind the killings. Many believe he should have received a life sentence or the death penalty. The tribunal proceedings lasted over two hours, with the 453-page judgment read in six sections. Mamun, who was brought from prison to attend the hearing, had been formally charged in March this year.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising. The verdict, announced on November 17 by a three-member panel led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumdar, also handed a life sentence to Hasina for one of the charges. Former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who turned state witness, received a five-year prison term. Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman clarified that the sentences for the absconding Hasina and Kamal will take effect upon their arrest. The tribunal found them guilty of incitement, ordering lethal force against protesters, and involvement in multiple killings. Authorities have tightened security around the tribunal and Supreme Court areas following the verdict. The ruling has been described by the Attorney General as a milestone for justice and the rule of law in Bangladesh, while victims’ families expressed satisfaction and relief.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has responded to the International Crimes Tribunal's verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and another accused in a case related to crimes against humanity during the July uprising. The tribunal, led by Justice Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, announced the final judgment on Monday after a two-hour session. Following the verdict, Salahuddin stated that Bangladesh’s development had been severely set back and that the people no longer wished to regress. He emphasized the need to establish justice and the rule of law as the foundation for building a strong and balanced state. Salahuddin reaffirmed his party’s commitment to ensuring justice for every citizen and to continue the struggle for a reformed and equitable Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July–August uprising last year. The verdict, announced on Monday, sparked celebrations among Dhaka University students, who gathered at the TSC area to watch the proceedings live on a large screen arranged by the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU). Students were seen distributing sweets following the announcement. Alongside Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal also received a death sentence, while former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who testified as a prosecution witness, was sentenced to five years in prison. The tribunal’s decision marks a dramatic turn in Bangladesh’s political landscape, drawing widespread public attention and reactions across the country.

Bangladesh Bank has announced it will stop selling savings certificates and prize bonds, along with discontinuing several customer-facing services such as exchanging damaged notes, accepting government challans, and providing change for challans from November 30. Initially, the decision will take effect at the Motijheel office before being extended to other branches. The central bank explained that the move aims to strengthen oversight of commercial banks, which will now handle these services independently. Officials cited security and policy reasons for the change, noting that no central bank globally offers direct counter services. Experts have supported the decision, emphasizing that central banks should focus on regulatory functions rather than commercial operations, but they also urged authorities to ensure that customers do not face additional difficulties at commercial banks. Bangladesh Bank confirmed that payments related to savings certificates will continue through the EFTN system.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising, specifically for the killing of six people in Chankharpur. The verdict was delivered on Monday, November 17, by a three-member panel led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar. Prosecutor Gazi M H Tamim stated that Hasina cannot appeal the verdict as she is currently a fugitive. Under tribunal law, an appeal must be filed within 30 days of the verdict, but only after the convicted person surrenders or is arrested. Legal experts clarified that while the criminal procedure code allows certain leniencies for women, minors, or the sick in bail matters, no such special provisions exist in sentencing or appeal rights under the tribunal law. Hasina remains at large following her ouster from power.

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.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the confiscation of all domestic assets belonging to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. The directive follows their conviction and death sentence in a case related to crimes against humanity. The three-member Tribunal-1, led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, delivered the verdict on Monday after reading a 453-page judgment over two hours. The tribunal also sentenced former Inspector General of Police Abdullah Al Manun to five years in prison for cooperating as a state witness. The ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the former leaders, who were previously ousted from power. The confiscated properties will now be taken under state ownership as per the tribunal’s order.

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.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1 has begun reading the verdict in a high-profile genocide and crimes against humanity case against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ex-Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, started the proceedings at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Prosecutors submitted an 8,747-page case file containing evidence, witness lists, and documentation of alleged atrocities. The charges stem from the July–August 2024 protests, during which Hasina allegedly ordered security forces, ruling party activists, and affiliated groups to suppress demonstrators, resulting in over 1,500 deaths and 25,000 injuries. One of the most cited incidents was the killing and burning of student protesters in Ashulia on August 5 during the 'March to Dhaka' movement. The tribunal’s verdict is expected to determine accountability for these alleged crimes against humanity.

Two bulldozers were being taken toward Dhanmondi 32 via the front of Dhaka City College, accompanied by several young men who identified themselves as activists of various student organizations. This incident took place on Monday (17 November), ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict in the crimes against humanity case against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two other accused. However, when they attempted to enter Dhanmondi 32 with the bulldozers, the police stopped them, saying that the country’s existing laws do not permit such actions. Security has been tightened across the capital centering the verdict, with additional checkpoints installed. Police and members of other law-enforcement agencies have taken positions at key intersections. The number of private vehicles on the roads has decreased, and recent crude-bomb explosions and arson attacks on buses have heightened public concern. Traffic movement around the High Court and tribunal areas has been restricted, and searches and questioning of suspected individuals are underway.

Indian news outlets have given extensive coverage to the impending verdict against former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina and two co-accused in the first case related to crimes against humanity during the July mass uprising. The International Crimes Tribunal-1, led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumdar with Justices Md Shafiul Alam Mahmood and Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury, is set to deliver the verdict today. Alongside Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and ex-Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun are also on trial. Indian media, including NDTV, The Hindu, Hindustan Times, ABP Live, and Anandabazar Patrika, have prominently featured the story, many expressing concern over the possibility of a death sentence. Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed Joy, told Reuters that regardless of the verdict, India would ensure his mother’s safety. The case has become one of the most closely followed regional developments in recent times.

A school bus driver who was critically injured in an arson attack in Manikganj’s Shibaloy upazila has died three days after the incident. The victim, Parvez Khan, 45, from Baraibhikra area of Sadar upazila, succumbed to his injuries at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Monday morning. The attack occurred late Friday night when unidentified miscreants set fire to a stationary bus belonging to Holy Child School and College in the Falsatia area. Parvez, who was inside the bus at the time, suffered severe burns. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack and searching for those responsible. The incident has sparked concern among local residents and school authorities over the safety of school transport in the area.

Tens of thousands of Filipinos continued demonstrations in Manila for a second consecutive day, demanding accountability for alleged corruption in government flood-mitigation projects. The protests, organized by the influential Iglesia Ni Cristo church, began Sunday and drew over 600,000 participants nationwide. Protesters voiced frustration at what they see as ineffective investigations into irregularities revealed by an internal audit ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in August. The audit uncovered serious anomalies in flood-control projects, implicating public works officials, lawmakers, and construction executives accused of profiting from substandard or non-existent infrastructure. The scandal has shaken investor confidence and contributed to slower economic growth. Marcos has established a commission to probe the allegations and pledged that those responsible will face jail before Christmas. Demonstrators, however, remain skeptical, citing delays and a lack of visible accountability nearly 100 days after the inquiry began.

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has described the upcoming national election and referendum as a historic and decisive event, calling it a 'battle to save the nation' rather than a routine vote. Addressing 64 district commissioners at his office, he emphasized the need for absolute honesty, neutrality, and dedication in carrying out their duties. Yunus highlighted that this election follows a mass uprising and will determine the country's trajectory for the next century. He urged officials to ensure a peaceful and festive atmosphere, noting the participation of many young and female voters who have been unable to vote for the past 15 years. International observers, he said, are showing great interest in the process. The Chief Adviser stressed that success in this election is essential to fulfill the promises of the recent uprising and to secure the nation’s democratic future.