The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered that the "hateful" remarks made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina not be shown on any media, including social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).
The tribunal also instructed that these statements be removed from these platforms as soon as possible.
This order came on Thursday after a hearing where the prosecution made a request. The tribunal told Bangladesh’s relevant authorities to act quickly and enforce the order.
Sheikh Hasina, who is facing charges related to crimes during the student protests in July and August, is at the center of this ruling.
Tribunal prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain said to reporters, “We made the request, and the tribunal has approved it.
The government has been told to remove any hateful speeches that are still available.”
The tribunal has also made it clear that no hateful speech from Sheikh Hasina should be broadcast in the future.
They expressed concerns that such remarks could make it difficult for witnesses and victims to feel safe enough to testify in court.
“We made the request about the hateful speech of one accused, Sheikh Hasina. These are the only speeches we have as evidence, and they are causing problems with the investigation,” Hossain added.
Abdullah Al Noman, another prosecutor, confirmed that the tribunal’s decision will be communicated to international platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X to make sure the order is followed.
After the student protests, Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister on August 5 and left the country.
An interim government has since taken over and is moving forward with legal action against her for the crimes connected to the protests.
Charges of murder and other offenses have already been filed against Sheikh Hasina and some of her ministers and party leaders in connection with the events during the protests.
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