On 30 June, International Crimes Tribunal-2 sentenced Inu to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on three of the eight charges brought against him.
TBS Report
14 October, 2026, 12:35 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 12:48 pm
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasod) President and former Minister of Information and Broadcasting of Bangladesh Hasanul Haq Inu has appealed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court seeking acquittal from his 10-year prison sentence in a crimes against humanity case linked to the July Uprising.
His lawyer, Sifat Mahmud Shuvo, confirmed the development to journalists today (14 October).
Earlier, on 5 October, the prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) appealed to the Appellate Division seeking to enhance Inu's sentence to death.
On 30 June, International Crimes Tribunal-2 sentenced Inu to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on three of the eight charges brought against him.
The tribunal imposed 10 years' rigorous imprisonment for each of the three charges but ordered the sentences to run concurrently, meaning Inu will serve a total of 10 years in prison.
According to the verdict, charges No. 3, 6 and 7 were proven against the former minister.
Under charge No. 3, the tribunal found Inu responsible for the torture and politically motivated persecution of Raisul Haque and other victims, sentencing him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment under the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973.
Under charge No. 6, the tribunal found him guilty of conspiracy, incitement, and aiding crimes against humanity. It sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment and fined him Tk1 lakh.
Under charge No. 7, the tribunal found him guilty of conspiracy to commit crimes against humanity and imposed another 10-year prison term and a fine of Tk1 lakh.
The sentences will run concurrently.
Inu's appeal seeks to overturn his conviction and secure his acquittal, while the prosecution is seeking the death penalty.