ICT sets 1 July for hearing of charges against Hasina, 2 others, in crimes against humanity case
The tribunal also appointed state defence lawyers for Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has scheduled 1 July for the hearing of charges against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun in a crimes against humanity case over the July massacre.
The tribunal also appointed state defence lawyers for Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
The prosecution team said the names of the appointed state defence lawyers for the two fugitives will be announced later.
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The order was issued today (24 June) by a three-member tribunal led by ICT Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder.
Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim conducted the hearing in court on behalf of the prosecution.
Former police chief Abdullah Al Mamun, who has been arrested in this case, was presented before the court during the hearing.
Previously, on 17 June, ICT issued a public notice in newspapers ordering Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to surrender in the crimes against humanity case related to the July-August genocide incidents.
This notice was issued by the tribunal's registrar and published in newspapers. If they fail to appear within the next seven days, the trial proceedings will continue in their absence.
On 16 June, the tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder ordered the issuance of this notice following an application by the tribunal's prosecution.
Earlier on 1 June, the tribunal accepted the charges against Hasina and two others, including Kamal and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
On that day, arrest warrants were issued against Kamal and Mamun.
According to the prosecution's complaint submitted to the tribunal, Hasina is responsible for the killing of 1,400 students and civilians across the country between 16 July and 5 August.
The prosecution alleges that the killings were carried out by law enforcement agencies, members of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League under the direct orders, incitement, and provocation of Sheikh Hasina.
The prosecution also stated that there is evidence that deadly weapons were used to suppress the movement on her orders.
Hasina is currently residing in India after fleeing there following a mass uprising in July and August last year.
