International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)

Uniforms do not outrank the constitution

The claim that soldiers are answerable only to court martial, and that a civilian-style tribunal has no jurisdiction over them, fails both on the text of the constitution and on the relevant statutes.
22 October 2025, 04:00 AM
20 October 2025, 18:06 PM

'If each murder were punished separately, Hasina deserves 1,400 death sentences'

Chief prosecutor tells ICT-1 while describing Hasina’s role in July uprising
16 October 2025, 09:28 AM

ICT launches probe against AL for crimes against humanity

Investigation officer appointed; first-ever ICT probe into a political party
7 October 2025, 08:11 AM

Disqualified until proven innocent

Any individual formally charged at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will be deemed ineligible to remain an MP or contest elections.
4 September 2025, 18:10 PM

Sheikh Hasina ordered not to treat or release July victims

The treatment of survivors of police brutality during the July 2024 uprising was halted at the National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) following the order from then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, alleged the second prosecution witness in crimes against humanity case against the ousted premier and her two top aides.
4 August 2025, 18:00 PM

ICT case: Hasina’s trial begins with a chilling testimony

The trial of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides began yesterday at the International Crimes Tribunal-1, with a testimony from the first prosecution witness, a survivor of police atrocities during the 2024 July uprising.
3 August 2025, 18:00 PM

ICT cases over July atrocities: Two-thirds of 206 accused absconding

Law enforcers have managed to arrest only 73 out of the 206 accused after the ICT issued warrants for their arrests
25 July 2025, 18:42 PM

July killings: Charges pressed against eight cops at ICT

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday took cognisance of charges against eight police officers for crimes against humanity, marking a significant step forward in the trial process over offences committed during last year’s July uprising.
25 May 2025, 18:24 PM

Tureen Afroz arrested at her Uttara home

Police late last night arrested Barrister Tureen Afroz, former senior prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
7 April 2025, 18:28 PM

The future of international crimes prosecution in Bangladesh

The prosecution of international crimes, whether at the international or domestic level, is a serious matter.
17 March 2025, 07:00 AM

ICT orders investigation of 7 cops, army man by Dec 19

"I was not related to Aynaghar," Ziaul told the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) where he was produced today
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM

Nine ex-ministers among 13 shown arrested in genocide case

13 accused, including nine former ministers, were shown arrested in a case filed over crimes against humanity and genocide during the July-August mass uprising
18 November 2024, 05:31 AM

Ensuring fair and inclusive justice is crucial

Suggestions by the UN rights chief deserve consideration
1 November 2024, 08:00 AM

Crimes against humanity: Hasina, over two dozen journos sued in ICT case

Another complaint was filed today with the investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal against 52 individuals, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and more than two dozen senior journalists, on charge of committing crimes against humanity and genocide during the anti-discrimination student movement
29 August 2024, 10:59 AM

Interim govt wants ICT trial of killings during student protests: Asif Nazrul

The government is also trying to ensure that ICT investigators work under the supervision of United Nations, he says
14 August 2024, 05:58 AM

International Crimes Tribunal chief investigator Hannan Khan dies of Covid-19

Abdul Hannan Khan, a freedom fighter and the chief investigator of International Crimes Tribunal, died of coronavirus today at the age 78.
29 November 2020, 09:29 AM

Barrister Suman resigns from International Crimes Tribunal

Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman has resigned from the post of prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal.
13 February 2020, 06:19 AM

Tureen Afroz removed from ICT for 'breaching discipline'

Tureen Afroz, a prosecutor of International Crimes Tribunal, has been removed from her post for “breaching discipline and professional conduct and committing serious misconduct”.
11 November 2019, 08:16 AM

Azhar to be executed on completion of legal process: Minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq has said that the government will execute the Supreme Court verdict which, upheld the death penalty of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam in a war crimes case, on completion of all the legal procedure.
31 October 2019, 04:44 AM