Seven Awami League leaders sentenced to death in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal on September 15 sentenced seven senior leaders of the banned Awami League party to death. The sentences were handed down in a case concerning crimes against humanity linked to their alleged role in directing, inciting or aiding violence during the 2024 student protests. According to The Hindu International, these protests are referred to as the July Uprising.
Verdict delivered in absentia
The decision was made by a three-judge panel of the tribunal’s second bench, known as ICT-2. It was chaired by Judge Mohammad Nazrul Islam Chowdhury. The verdict was announced on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. All seven defendants were tried in absentia, meaning without their presence.
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Obaidul Quader among those convicted
Those convicted include Awami League General Secretary and former Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader. The source notes that Quader had previously held the position of road transport minister. All seven convicted individuals are described in the report as senior leaders of the banned party.
