15 Bangladesh Army Officers Detained: First-Ever Civil Court Charges for Crimes Under Sheikh Hasina Regime

Oct 13, 2025 05:15 pm CST

In an unprecedented move, 15 Bangladesh Army officers have been taken into military custody following International Crimes Tribunal arrest warrants related to alleged crimes during Sheikh Hasina's government. This marks the first time in Bangladesh's history that serving military officers face civil court charges for crimes against humanity, potentially creating tension between the army and the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus.