Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tried to incite the army and start a civil war: Chief Prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Tuesday (October 23, 2025) that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tried to create chaos among various state institutions—even inciting the army to start a civil war or civil war. The prosecution's argument in the case filed against Sheikh Hasina and her two aides at the tribunal was completed today.

The Chief Prosecutor's complaint states that the two main accused in the case—Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan—have not shown any remorse. Instead, they have made statements threatening to kill those who testified against them, destroy their houses, and throw their bodies into the Bay of Bengal. Prosecutor Tajul Islam said that Sheikh Hasina has carried out brutal massacres targeting people from different socio-economic classes - children, women, workers and students - and has not yet expressed any remorse.

There are a total of three accused in the case - Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. Mamun later confessed to his guilt and became an 'approver' (royal witness). It is learnt that the court has fixed a later date for the verdict after the prosecutor concluded his arguments.

The chief prosecutor said that despite the huge losses caused by the massacre, injuries and mutilation, there is a lack of remorse among the accused. Therefore, he demanded the court to give the maximum punishment. According to him, the trial process is currently going smoothly and the country's military and civilian institutions have not reacted to any provocation.

Many international media and local newspapers have published reports on this issue. Some reports have highlighted the recent investigation of the case, including the prosecutor's demand for the death penalty, and the presentation of the arrested military officers to the tribunal. The state is saying that those responsible will be brought to justice through the trial and law and order will be maintained in the country. However, questions have also been raised in domestic and foreign circles about the transparency and fairness of the case.

Defense lawyers are reported to have tried to present their statements in court. At the same time, the court has set a specific date for the announcement of the verdict. Local sources say that the possible date for the announcement of the verdict has been set for November 13.

Analysts believe that such allegations against high-level political leaders in the tribunal and the prosecutor's harsh statement could create new heat in the current political context. The recent steps taken regarding the involvement of military officers are also at the center of political discussions. Both the domestic judiciary and international human rights standards will now be under scrutiny, as these cases are not only affecting domestic politics but also the international arena.