Jamaat welcomes army’s support for justice in crimes against humanity cases
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has welcomed the Bangladesh Army's declared support for the ongoing judicial process over crimes against humanity cases, describing it as a positive step towards accountability and justice.
In a Facebook post early Sunday (12 October), Jamaat-e-Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said, "The army has already made a clear announcement of its support for this judicial process, and the accused individuals have been taken into military custody. We welcome this initiative of the army."
A total of 15 army officers have been taken into military custody.
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Yesterday, Major General Md Hakimuzzaman, adjutant general of the Bangladesh Army, said they fully support the ongoing judicial process over crimes against humanity cases and will not compromise on justice.
Arrest warrants against those officers have been issued by the International Crimes Tribunal in separate cases over enforced disappearances and torture committed during the Awami League's rule.
In this regard, the Jamaat Ameer mentioned that the process of bringing to justice certain officers of the Bangladesh Army involved in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings has begun.
"The people of Bangladesh wish to remain proud of their patriotic armed forces. Regrettably, it is true that some members of this force completely failed to show respect for the country's existing laws and human rights," said the Jamaat chief.
Under the influence of the fascist government, Shafiqur continued, these individuals became "blind collaborators in executing its agenda of eliminating opponents."
He noted that as a result, "a terrifying atmosphere of abductions and murders was created in the country, a matter of deep misfortune for any nation."
However, he said, the entire institution should not be disgraced because of the crimes of a few individuals.
"Responsibility for the crimes will rest solely on the persons directly involved," he added.
Shafiqur wrote, "We hope that no injustice will be inflicted upon anyone. Through a transparent judicial process, the specific perpetrators will face due punishment.
"This will not only erase the burden of the past but also ensure that in the future no one dares to exploit their profession or position to harm the lives and property of citizens. Ultimately, the nation will benefit in the long run," his post reads.
