Following the death sentence verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by the International Crimes Tribunal-1 for crimes against humanity related to the 2024 student protests crackdown, sweets were distributed at Shahbagh and across several parts of Bangladesh. The distribution of sweets marked public celebrations by supporters of the verdict, who viewed the ruling as a significant step for justice and accountability.
At Shahbagh, Dhaka University, and other key locations such as Narayanganj and Rajshahi, students and political supporters gathered to celebrate by distributing sweets and holding rallies. They chanted slogans demanding enforcement of the sentence, expressing their approval of the tribunal's decision to hold Hasina accountable for the violent suppression of protests.
This public reaction highlights the divided sentiment in Bangladesh, as the ruling has been both celebrated by some as a moment of justice and condemned by others and international bodies concerned about fair trial standards and the use of the death penalty. Nonetheless, the sweets distribution at Shahbagh symbolizes the jubilation among supporters of the verdict and their call for national reconciliation through justice.
