The case was filed with the International Crimes Tribunal on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity perpetrated during the mass uprising of July-August 2024. The lawsuit named former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, among several others, as key accused.
Following a comprehensive judicial process, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 delivered its historic verdict on November 17, 2025. The tribunal found Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced both to death. Meanwhile, former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, who turned state’s witness (approver) in the same case, was sentenced to five years in prison.
Various sources indicate that the former Home Minister is currently residing in India. Diplomats believe that Bangladesh initiated this formal request under the existing bilateral extradition treaty between the two neighboring countries.
This marks the first time Dhaka has officially sought the repatriation of a top political leader since the tribunal announced its verdicts. Experts note that this legal and diplomatic step to extradite the former Home Minister could signal a significant turning point in the eventual process of bringing the primary accused, Sheikh Hasina, back to the country to face justice.
