Fazlur Rahman submits unconditional apology over contempt of court allegations
A hearing on the matter is scheduled for 8 December.
BNP leader Advocate Fazlur Rahman has sought an unconditional apology following contempt of court allegations brought against him for making disparaging remarks about the International Crimes Tribunal.
Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam Islam confirmed the development at a press briefing at the tribunal premises today (3 December).
The chief prosecutor said Fazlur Rahman has already sought an unconditional apology from the International Crimes Tribunal. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for 8 December.
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Fazlur Rahman admitted that his remarks were made in error and said he hopes to receive the court's mercy.
Earlier, the prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) had filed a contempt of court petition against Fazlur Rahman for making derogatory remarks about the tribunal and the trials concerning crimes against humanity committed during July-August.
The petition was submitted on 26 November before the single-member ICT-1 bench of retired district and sessions judge Md Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury.
The contempt allegation stems from Advocate Fazlur Rahman's comments including "Ami e bichar mani na" made on Channel 24's talk show Muktobak on 23 November, where he reportedly criticised the tribunal's structure and judicial process.
