The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has sent a letter to the Army Headquarters requesting deployment of troops to strengthen security around the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ahead of the verdict in the crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides.

Moajjem Hussain, spokesperson for the Supreme Court, confirmed the development to The Daily Star, saying the letter was dispatched today. He noted that the court administration had also sent a similar request last Thursday, centring the announcement of the verdict date.

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled to deliver its verdict tomorrow in the case filed against the ousted prime minister and her two top aides over crimes against humanity committed during last year's July uprising.

Prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim told reporters today that a part of the judgement read out in court will be broadcast live on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and private television channels, subject to final approval. He clarified that only the part of the judgement officially read out by the tribunal will be aired.

On Thursday, the ICT-1 formally announced that it would deliver the verdict on November 17.