State-appointed lawyer Amir Hossain represented Hasina and Khan during the hearing, while Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam appeared for the prosecution. Advocate Amir sought Hasina's discharge from the charges in the crimes against humanity case. The prosecution has brought five charges of crimes against humanity against the trio for their roles during the July Uprising. Earlier, on May 12, the ICT's Investigation Agency submitted a report outlining five charges of crimes against humanity. Following the formal submission of charges, the tribunal issued an arrest warrant for Hasina on October 17, 2024.

Source: bd News24 July 07, 2025 08:06 UTC