A special tribunal in Bangladesh has asked the international police organization Interpol to issue a red notice for the arrest of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in connection with the deaths of hundreds of protesters.

The chief prosecutor sent the letter to the Inspector General of Police on Tuesday, Bangla language daily Prothom Alo reported, citing sources at the tribunal.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is seeking Interpol's help to issue a red notice against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her aides. They are accused of crimes against humanity related to the brutal suppression of protests in July and August,