2 years on, July cases move at a crawl

This August 5, 2026 article from The Daily Star reports on the slow progress of legal cases stemming from Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising, which toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government. Two years later, investigations remain incomplete in over 86% of the 1,862 cases filed nationwide, with only 254 cases fully investigated as of June 30, 2026. The article highlights the key figures and facts: at least 1,862 total cases (799 murder charges, 1,063 other charges) have been filed, while the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has delivered six judgments convicting 61 people, including Sheikh Hasina herself, who was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. Of those convicted, 16 received death sentences, 11 received life imprisonment, and 34 others received prison terms ranging from 3 to 20 years, though 250 accused remain at large. The piece also touches on the human cost of the slow justice process, featuring grieving mothers of victims killed during the uprising, as well as individuals who claim they were falsely accused, illustrating how the prolonged investigations have created suffering on multiple sides.

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