Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar spoke at a press conference this afternoon. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Nov 17, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar today said there is no room to question the death sentence verdict against Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, describing the trial as transparent, impartial, and meeting international standards.

“The verdict clearly demonstrates how ruthless, vindictive, and heinous the accused were. Evidence, including newspapers, audio-visual material, and telephone conversations, was presented verbatim in the tribunal,” Parwar told a press conference this afternoon. 

He emphasized that the trial was conducted transparently and impartially, in line with international standards. “Earlier trials against Jamaat leaders on charges of crimes against humanity did not meet international standards. Those cases were marred by fabricated charges, manipulated witnesses, biased judges, and predetermined verdicts,” he added.

Highlighting the historical and judicial significance of the verdict, Parwar said the trial fulfills, at least partially, the aspirations of Bangladesh’s 180 million citizens for justice against crimes against humanity—a demand that had been a priority even before national elections.

During the interim government period, several leaders, including party figure ATM Azharul Islam, were acquitted by the Supreme Court on appeal, which noted that the charges in those cases were politically motivated.

Parwar added, “While we cannot bring back the leaders we lost, today’s verdict is transparent, impartial, and a lesson for the nation.”

He noted that the tribunal proceedings were broadcast live, and despite attempts at disruption—including cocktail attacks, vehicle arson, and blockades—the nation rejected these acts of sabotage.

Parwar also called on authorities to ensure that fugitive death-row convicts, who currently remain at large and have been given shelter in violation of international law, are returned to Bangladesh and handed over to the judiciary.

“We hope that in the future, Bangladeshis can live in a humane and civilized society, leaving an ideal Bangladesh for the next generation,” he said.