ICT prosecution moves to seize Hasina's assets
Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is set to write to the home ministry to enforce the order confiscating the property of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia in a crimes against humanity case.
The letter will seek arrangements to sell the seized assets and distribute the proceeds among the families of those killed in the July Uprising, Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam said on Tuesday.
No appeal was filed on Hasina's behalf within the 30-day limit, so the prosecution sees no legal barrier to enforcement, he said.
Asked about an appeal, he said: "One person's appeal does not cover another's part. No appeal has been filed for [Hasina]."
Aminul said seizure o...
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