Bangla Press Desk: Lawyer Z I Khan Panna has applied to represent ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India amid the student uprising on August 5 last year, in the International Crimes Tribunal.
He submitted the application on Tuesday. However, the tribunal did not accept his request.
The tribunal said that at this moment, no application can be accepted.
The state has already appointed a public prosecutor to represent Sheikh Hasina. At this stage of the case, there is no opportunity to appoint a new lawyer for the fugitive accused.
Tribunal rejects Z I Khan Panna’s plea to defend Sheikh Hasina
Banglapress
Published: 23 September 2025, 10:25 AM
Bangla Press Desk: Lawyer Z I Khan Panna has applied to represent ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India amid the student uprising on August 5 last year, in the International Crimes Tribunal.
He submitted the application on Tuesday. However, the tribunal did not accept his request.
The tribunal said that at this moment, no application can be accepted.
The state has already appointed a public prosecutor to represent Sheikh Hasina. At this stage of the case, there is no opportunity to appoint a new lawyer for the fugitive accused.
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