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📌 Background: Uprising Against Hasina in 2024 In a major legal and political development, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has ordered the initiation of a formal trial against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina . The charges stem from her alleged role in orchestrating a brutal crackdown during the student-led July Movement of 2024 , which ultimately led to her ouster and exile from the country. The July Movement was a nationwide student-led uprising that erupted over economic stagnation, youth unemployment, and alleged authoritarian governance under Hasina's leadership. The movement was met with aggressive state action, leading to reports of civilian deaths, arbitrary arrests, and state-sponsored violence. 📌 Charges Filed by ICT On July 10, 2025, the International Crimes Tribunal , a special court in Bangladesh designed to try war crimes and crimes against humanity, formally charged : Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Former Home Minister As...