Wednesday, 5th August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 12th August 2025, 12:57 PM
Lawyer Z I Khan Panna, a Supreme Court advocate, submitted an application on Tuesday seeking to represent former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the International Crimes Tribunal.
Tribunal’s Response to the Application
The tribunal did not accept Lawyer Z I Khan Panna’s application. The tribunal stated that at this moment, it is not possible to accept any new applications.
Furthermore, the tribunal clarified that a state lawyer has already been appointed to represent Sheikh Hasina. At this stage of the trial, there is no provision for appointing a new lawyer on behalf of the accused.
Submission of the Application
The application submitted by Z I Khan Panna was formally presented in court by Major General (Retd.) Ziaul Ahsan and lawyer Naznin Nahar.
Information on Tribunal Application
| Item | Details |
| Applicant | Z I Khan Panna, Supreme Court Advocate |
| Intended Client | Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina |
| Court | International Crimes Tribunal |
| Date of Application | Tuesday (exact date not specified) |
| Tribunal Decision | Application not accepted; no new applications allowed |
| Reason | State lawyer already appointed; no new lawyer at this trial stage |
| Application Presented By | Major General (Retd.) Ziaul Ahsan and lawyer Naznin Nahar |
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