Crimes against humanity case: Tribunal to hear arguments against Hasina, Kamal, 2 others Sunday
According to prosecution sources, the tribunal will pronounce its verdict in this case once the arguments are concluded
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has fixed Sunday (12 October) for hearing arguments in a case against three accused, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, over their alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July–August mass uprising last year.
The three-member tribunal, led by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, passed the order today (8 October) after the defence concluded cross-examination of the final, 54th prosecution witness, Md Alamgir.
According to prosecution sources, the tribunal will pronounce its verdict in this case once the arguments are concluded.
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Defence cross-examines investigating officer in Hasina's crimes against humanity case
Advocate Amir Hossain, the state-appointed counsel for Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, cross-examined Md Alamgir, who is also the investigation officer in the case.
In his three consecutive statements, Md Alamgir detailed that during last year's July movement, killings occurred at 438 locations across 41 districts, and deadly weapons were used in more than 50 districts.
He also submitted evidence, including photographs, documenting crimes against humanity committed during various incidents.
In total, 54 witnesses, including family members of victims, injured individuals, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam, Amar Desh Editor Mahmudur Rahman, and two investigation officers, gave statements against Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun before the tribunal.
Former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun earlier pleaded guilty and became an approver.
The prosecution has brought five charges of crimes against humanity and mass killings against Hasina, Kamal, and Abdullah Al-Mamun, based on a probe report filed by the ICT investigation agency on 12 May.
The tribunal framed charges against the trio on 10 July.
