The International Crimes Tribunal has announced that the upcoming hearing for formal charges against Hasina in the July massacre case will be broadcast live—a historic move towards transparency in prosecuting crimes against humanity.
The trial against Hasina, accused in the July-August mass killings, is set to take place in Tribunal-1, which has recently been upgraded with digital broadcasting facilities. This development paves the way for parts of the war crimes proceedings to be aired live or recorded and later disseminated via mainstream media and social platforms—subject to the court’s permission.
Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam confirmed the update on Saturday, stating that the courtroom’s digital infrastructure is now fully operational. In a Facebook post, he wrote, “The courtroom has been equipped with modern technology to ensure transparency during trials for crimes against humanity committed during July–August. With court approval, any stage of the proceedings can now be broadcast live or through recorded formats.”
This will mark the first time such a high-profile tribunal hearing in Bangladesh will be available for public view, potentially setting a precedent for future war crimes or state-sponsored violence trials.
More details are expected soon.
