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“We Have Not Come to Bid Farewell—Osman Hadi Will Live in the Hearts of All Bangladeshis”

Chief Adviser at Janazah “We Have Not Come to Bid Farewell—Osman Hadi Will Live in the Hearts of All Bangladeshis” Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said, “Brave Osman Hadi, we have not come here to bid you farewell. You live within our hearts, and as long as Bangladesh exists, you will remain in the hearts of all Bangladeshis—no one can erase that.” He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon while speaking ahead of the janazah of Inqilab Mancha Convener Sharif Osman bin Hadi at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The chief adviser said, “Dear Hadi, we have not come today to say goodbye; we have come to make a promise to you—that we will fulfill what you stood for.” He added that people across the country have praised Hadi’s political vision, which must remain alive in everyone’s minds and be followed. Professor Yunus further said that Hadi left behind a mantra the nation will never forget— ‘Chiro Unnata Momo Shir’ (Ever Upright Is My Head). “That head will never bow. We m...

Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Sentenced to Death

 




Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Sentenced to Death for July Uprising Crimes: Tribunal Orders Asset Seizure

The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to death for crimes against humanity linked to the July mass uprising. The ruling marks one of the most significant decisions in the nation’s judicial history.

Key Highlights of the Verdict

  • Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death on two charges

  • Asaduzzaman Khan sentenced to death on one charge

  • Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun sentenced to five years as an approver

  • Tribunal orders full confiscation of assets belonging to Hasina and Kamal

  • Compensation mandated for the families of martyrs and injured victims

  • Verdict spans 453 pages and follows international judicial standards

Reactions to the Verdict

Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman hailed the ruling as a “historic milestone,” stating it delivers long-awaited justice for the victims of the July uprising. He confirmed that Hasina’s sentence will be activated immediately upon her arrest.

Government legal adviser Professor Asif Nazrul called the verdict “the ultimate establishment of justice” and announced that Bangladesh will renew its request to India for Hasina’s extradition.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam emphasized that the case adhered strictly to international norms and that the evidence would stand in any global court.

Why This Verdict Matters

The ruling sets a new precedent for accountability in Bangladesh, reaffirming the state’s commitment to international legal standards and the rule of law. It is expected to have a long-term impact on political and judicial landscapes.

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