Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: 'Imperfect Trial' Undermines Justice, Rule of Law

• Faisal Mamud's op-ed justifies Sheikh Hasina's conviction by dismissing legal defects, arguing "mass atrocity" absolves procedural flaws.
• The author contends that "mass atrocity" is a legal classification requiring proof beyond reasonable doubt, not a convenient justification for an "imperfect trial."
• Concerns raised about the constitutional validity of the International Crimes Tribunal Act (ICTA) and whether July-August 2024 acts meet the "Crimes Against Humanity" (CAH) threshold.
• Doubts exist regarding the command-responsibility charge, the state-designated defense attorney, and the tribunal's composition, which allegedly compromised fairness.
• The article emphasizes that true accountability requires impartial courts, thorough investigation, and trials meeting the highest standards, not politically motivated processes.

Why It Matters: An "imperfect trial" for Sheikh Hasina, despite serious crimes, fails justice and rule of law.