Bangladesh on High Alert Ahead of Sheikh Hasina Verdict

Security agencies are on high alert in Bangladesh ahead of a special tribunal’s verdict in a case against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the anti-government protests last year.

“The law enforcement agencies have already completed their necessary preparations” to prevent unpleasant events across the country, Home Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) will deliver the verdict against 78-year-old Hasina on Monday (november 17, 2025).

Ms. Hasina, her Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and then inspector general of police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun were accused of committing crimes under five counts, with the first one alleging the defendants of murder, attempted murder, torture, and other inhumane acts.

They were tried in the tribunal. The ex-premier and Mr. kamal were tried in absentia, with the court declaring them fugitives. Mamun faced the trial in person but emerged as