Epigraph: And there is life for you in the law of retaliation, O men of understanding, that you may enjoy security. (Al Quran 2:180)
Bangladesh High-Court
Source: BBC
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of an Islamist leader against his jail term for war crimes and sentenced him to death.
In February Abdul Kader Mullah, of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, was convicted by a special tribunal of crimes during the 1971 war of independence with Pakistan.
The life sentence imposed at the time sparked angry street protests.
His supporters said the charges were politically motivated but his opponents said that sentence was too lenient.
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Analysis
Anbarasan Ethirajan BBC News, Dhaka
When the war crimes tribunal sentenced Mullah in February this year, it triggered a wave of protests led by youth activists. Thousands of people had gathered at a busy traffic junction in Dhaka demanding the death penalty. They said the sentencing was too lenient.
The protests, which came to be known as Shahbag movement, spread to other parts of Bangladesh, rallying secularists across the country. The anger on the streets forced the government to amend a law to allow the state to appeal against any verdict or sentence passed by the tribunal – but this also drew criticism from rights groups
Security was tight and the five-judge bench delivered the verdict in a packed court room, saying Mullah deserved the death penalty in connection with the killing of a family during a Pakistani army crackdown in Dhaka in 1971.
Thousands staged protests around the country demanding the death penalty for Mullah, who had been convicted of charges which included overseeing massacres during the bloody struggle for independence.
The protests prompted parliament to amend a law which allowed the state to appeal against any verdict reached by the war crimes tribunal.
This meant that alongside Mullah’s appeal against his verdict the Supreme Court also heard an appeal from the government which wanted a tougher sentence handed down.
Bangladesh High-Court
Categories: Bangladesh
at least the protest of 5th of february didn’t go in vain.
Here in Pakistan, no judge dare to announce verdict against terrorist. If any judge do so, he has to run away not only from the court also from country. ZINDABAD BANGLADESH JUDGES.
Very Daring……Really Wonderful srep to reform Bangla Society
Off course Zindabaad to Bangladesh Government which dares to turn towards Justice for the sake of their nation.President of Bangladesh, Zindabaad
Better to be late than never.
In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious Ever Merciful
Holy Quran says, “Enmity of a nation do not incite you not to do justice, do justice it is nearness to fear of Allah (Taqwah)” If it is not based on political ground, it is a very bold step, and roll model to be followed by other Nations especially by the Government of Pakistan and its Judiciary. In view of the roll of Jama’at-e-Islami as a fascist community, the punishment seems right, however justice came very late and the Mullah might have too old for the implementation of the punishment and might be deserving pardon and if implemented, would be deter against future cruelty. If the decision is not politically motivated the Government of Bangladesh and its Judiciary deserve congratulations.
people like Mumtaz Qadri and terrorist Tali-bans must be hanged after fair trials.
Zarif Ahmad
I my self is in favour of the the Allah’s Guidance follows;
And there is life for you in the law of retaliation, O men of understanding, that you may enjoy security. (Al Quran 2:180)
May Allah bless Mankind peace and security by practicing Allah’s Guidance. May AlLah bless Bungladesh people secrity and peace. Amen