The Yunus government— which came to power by removing the elected government through the July unrest— is now attempting to stage an empty drama on the international stage. The statements about pressuring the International Criminal Court (ICC) or India to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal are, in reality, nothing but reflections of the government’s political weakness and legal ignorance. There is no real possibility behind these moves; rather, they are merely a desperate attempt to keep their supporters motivated.
Talks are being made about approaching the ICC or the International Court of Justice (ICJ), but in practice, nothing will come of it. For any case or hearing to begin in an international court, the consent of both parties is required. If India simply says, “We are not willing to take this matter to the international court,” then there is no possibility of a case proceeding at all. India’s objection alone would be enough to automatically dismiss the case.
Additionally, India is a signatory to the ICJ with certain conditions. One of those conditions is that disputes between India and Commonwealth countries cannot be adjudicated by the International Court. Since Bangladesh is a member of the Commonwealth, the Yunus government’s application is not admissible in the first place. In legal terms, this step is entirely meaningless.
The possibility of an INTERPOL arrest warrant is even lower. Article 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution clearly states that it will not intervene in political, military, religious, or racial matters. Sheikh Hasina is a political figure, and the allegations brought against her are entirely politically motivated. According to INTERPOL’s rules, it does not issue arrest warrants against political personalities— especially when the allegations appear politically inspired or carry concerns of human rights violations.
Therefore, this attempt by the Yunus government will also end in complete failure.
The core intention behind this international drama is to confuse the public and boost the morale of their supporters. They know fully well that there is no legal or international route through which Sheikh Hasina can be brought back. But they want their followers to think that they are at least “doing something.” This government has no path toward political resolution, so they are wasting time by making loud, empty noises internationally.
The bottom line is: the Yunus government’s international theatrics are nothing more than a political tactic without any legal or practical basis. They know nothing will happen through the ICC or INTERPOL, but they want their supporters to believe otherwise. The people of Bangladesh should not chase after this empty rhetoric, but instead understand the reality. Because this government is playing only with words— not with deeds.
