Bangladesh Supreme Court Overturns Jamaat Leader’s 1971 War Crimes Death Sentence

Dhaka, Bangladesh: In a landmark ruling, Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned the death sentence of opposition leader ATM Azharul Islam, a senior figure of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, in a high-profile 1971 war crimes case. The verdict marks the first reversal of a capital punishment issued by the controversial International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Key Developments: … Continue reading Bangladesh Supreme Court Overturns Jamaat Leader’s 1971 War Crimes Death Sentence