ICT prosecution files contempt charge against BNP leader Fazlur Rahman
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
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has filed a contempt of court petition against BNP leader Advocate Fazlur Rahman for making derogatory remarks about the tribunal and the trials concerning crimes against humanity committed during July-August.
The petition was submitted today (26 November) before the single-member ICT-1 bench of retired district and sessions judge Md Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury. Following partial hearing, the tribunal scheduled the next hearing for Sunday.
Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim said the matter is serious and further hearing will take place in the presence of the tribunal chairman.
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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.
Advocate Fazlur Rahman, who has secured BNP's nomination for the upcoming national election from Kishoreganj-4 (Itna, Mithamoin and Austagram), previously served as an adviser to the BNP chairperson.
On 26 August, the BNP suspended his primary membership and all party positions for three months over allegations of violating party discipline.
