Aaj TV English News - World https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:32:22 +0500 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:32:22 +0500 60 Bangladesh top court acquits JI leader https://english.aaj.tv/news/330417410/bangladesh-top-court-acquits-ji-leader <p><strong>Bangladesh’s top court overturned a conviction against a key leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the regime ousted last year.</strong></p> <p>ATM Azharul Islam and who has been in custody since 2012, was acquitted of crimes against humanity by the Supreme Court, which ordered his release.</p> <p>Islam, who was born in 1952, was among six senior political leaders convicted during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year-long autocratic rule as prime minister ended in August 2024 when a student-led revolt forced her to flee.</p> <p>Political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are readying for hugely anticipated elections which the interim government has vowed will take place by June 2026 at the latest.</p> <p><strong>Read more</strong></p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30341171/bangladesh-upholds-ban-on-jamaat-e-islami-party">Bangladesh upholds ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330376705/bangladesh-lifts-ban-on-jamaat-e-islami">Bangladesh lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/30330585/protests-in-bangladesh-after-jailed-jamat-e-islami-leader-dies">Protests in Bangladesh after jailed Jamat-e-Islami leader dies</a></p> </blockquote> Bangladesh’s top court overturned a conviction against a key leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, who had been on death row since being sentenced under the regime ousted last year.

ATM Azharul Islam and who has been in custody since 2012, was acquitted of crimes against humanity by the Supreme Court, which ordered his release.

Islam, who was born in 1952, was among six senior political leaders convicted during the tenure of Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year-long autocratic rule as prime minister ended in August 2024 when a student-led revolt forced her to flee.

Political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are readying for hugely anticipated elections which the interim government has vowed will take place by June 2026 at the latest.

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]]> World https://english.aaj.tv/news/330417410 Wed, 28 May 2025 13:59:51 +0500 none@none.com (AFP) ATM Azharul Islam. Photo AFP