Bangladesh issues second arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina

A court in Bangladesh has issued a second arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of enforced disappearances during her rule, the chief prosecutor said on Monday. Dhaka has already issued an arrest warrant for Ms Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity.

According to Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of the domestic International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), a new warrant has been issued for Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including her military adviser, military personnel, and other law enforcement officials.

He said that the court wanted to go ahead with the trial, and said, "We want to ensure the trial concludes as soon as possible, but that doesn't mean we will break the law or impose a verdict without due process."