Prosecutors submit formal charges against Hasina at ICT today

The prosecution will submit formal charges against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today in a case filed over crimes against humanity committed during the July-August mass uprising.

ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam disclosed the information at a discussion on 'Immediate trial of the persons involved in enforced disappearance,' at the National Press Club in Dhaka on Saturday, reports BSS.

Human rights organization 'Adhikar' organized the discussion on the occasion of the International Enforced Disappearances Week' where the chief prosecutor was present as the main discussant.

Holding former prime minister Sheikh Hasina responsible for 'Aynaghar' and enforced Disappearances, Tajul Islam said that significant development in the trial of the cases against her would surface by December.

“We are firmly committed to taking advance the trial process as the investigation in those cases has been progressing in full swing”.