ICT to deliver verdict in Abu Sayeed murder case on 9 April
A three-member tribunal led by Justice Md Nozrul Islam Chowdhury set the date today (5 March).
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 set 9 April as the verdict hearing date in a crimes against humanity case over the murder of Abu Sayeed in Rangpur during the July Uprising.
A three-member tribunal led by Justice Md Nozrul Islam Chowdhury set the date today (5 March).
Earlier this year, the prosecution began presenting its arguments on 21 January and concluded on 25 January.
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During three working days, prosecutors placed various aspects of the case before the tribunal, including CCTV footage from the main gate of Begum Rokeya University captured on 16 July 2024.
While presenting the footage, Prosecutor Mizanul Islam identified the accused, their positions, and their alleged activities shown in the video evidence. The prosecution sought the maximum punishment for the 30 accused.
Defence lawyers Aminul Gani Tito, Azizur Rahman Dulu, Abul Hasan, and state defence counsel later presented their arguments, seeking the acquittal of their clients.
Earlier, police produced six arrested accused before the tribunal from jail, while 24 other accused, including former vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Hasibur Rashid, remain absconding.
