The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to life imprisonment and death penalty after being found guilty of crimes against humanity. However, the tribunal area is still surrounded by security.

Police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and army personnel have been providing security around the tribunal and Supreme Court premises since Tuesday morning (November 18). Officials said they will remain deployed throughout the day.

It was seen on the spot that since morning, special security teams of the army and BGB have been stationed at the entrance, along with police members on duty. There are also members of the intelligence agency in plain clothes. Everyone from pedestrians to lawyers and journalists are being allowed to enter the tribunal after verifying their identities.

Besides, law enforcement agencies are keeping a close watch inside and outside the Supreme Court. There is also a control system in place for the movement of the general public. A law enforcement official said that security has been strengthened keeping in mind the situation after the verdict is announced.