A Bangladeshi court has issued an arrest warrant for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India in August following her ousting during a student-led revolution. 

The announcement was made on Thursday by Mohammad Tajul Islam, chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, who stated, "The court has ordered the arrest of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and to produce her in court on November 18."

Hasina, who ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, has faced accusations of widespread human rights abuses, including mass detentions and extrajudicial killings of political adversaries. Prosecutor Islam highlighted the severity of the allegations, asserting that Hasina was responsible for "massacres, killings, and crimes against humanity in July to August." He described the court's decision as a "remarkable day" in the pursuit of justice.

Since her departure, the 77-year-old Hasina has remained out of public view, with her last known location being a military airbase near New Delhi, India. The court's ruling marks a pivotal moment in Bangladesh's political landscape as the nation grapples with the legacy of her controversial leadership.