Bangladesh - July 2025

On 2 July, Bangladesh’s domestic court for crimes against humanity–the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)–sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (in absentia) to six months in prison for contempt of court. The contempt charges stem from a leaked audio recording in which she allegedly dismissed murder charges that had been filed against her. The sentence would take effect upon her arrest or surrender, as Hasina has refused to appear before the court since fleeing the country in 2024. In a separate case, the ICT indicted Hasina and two senior officials on 10 July over crimes against humanity related to the uprisings. The proceedings are scheduled to begin in August.

Sources: BBC News, Al Jazeera, The Dhaka Tribune