‘Appeal Period Over, Sheikh Hasina’s Execution Inevitable Upon Return’

Md. Aminul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, stated that with the expiry of the stipulated time for appealing against her conviction, there is no alternative but to execute former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence if she returns to the country. He also added that there is no legal scope to issue her a passport as she is a convicted fugitive.

The Chief Prosecutor made these remarks at a briefing organized at the International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday (November 10) regarding requests for Sheikh Hasina’s passport and National Identity Card (NID).

Aminul Islam stated that according to law, a person sentenced to a minimum of two years cannot be issued a passport. Therefore, there is no legal opportunity for the Government of Bangladesh to issue a passport to the convicted and fugitive Sheikh Hasina.