June 07, 2026
Prosecutors say investigations into 150 enforced disappearances, murders, and “crossfire” cases have begun on a priority basis
The chief prosecutor says evidence of killings has also been found in Narayanganj and Chattogram
He questions the basis of the case against former Awami League MP Fazle Karim Chowdhury and says some prosecutions risk appearing political rather than evidence-based
“As the post has spread globally, a minimum punishment is necessary to serve as a warning to others,” it says
The International Crimes Tribunal opened the trial in the case by indicting 30 suspects on Aug 6 last year
The letter is attempting to spark controversy around the tribunal and is not being taken seriously, the tribunal’s chief prosecutor says
Mamun is accused of in a case over enforced disappearances, while Masud is accused of genocide during the July Uprising
The Workers Party chief and former minister face three counts of crimes against humanity linked to July Uprising killings
