Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam has revealed that evidence has been uncovered implicating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Bridge Minister Obaidul Quader, and 43 others in acts of genocide. The allegations stem from the government's crackdown on the anti-discrimination student movement that took place in July and August of last year.
Speaking before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday (April 20), the Chief Prosecutor stated that the investigation is nearing completion. The Tribunal has ordered the prosecution to submit the full investigation report by July 20.
Earlier in the day, 19 individuals—including former ministers and state ministers—were presented in court for a hearing. In their presence, a three-member bench led by Tribunal Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumder issued the directive.
According to Tazul Islam, the investigation has gathered substantial evidence indicating that the accused were involved in genocide, orchestrated violence, and crimes against humanity. He emphasised that the findings show deliberate use of state power to inflict violence on innocent civilians.
The individuals presented before the Tribunal include:
- Former ministers: Anisul Huq, Faruk Khan, Dr Dipu Moni, Abdur Razzak, Shajahan Khan, Golam Dastagir Gazi, Amir Hossain Amu, Kamrul Islam, Rashed Khan Menon, Hasanul Haq Inu
- Former Prime Minister's advisers: Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, Salman F Rahman
- Former state ministers: Kamal Ahmed Majumder, Zunaid Ahmed Palak
- Former MP: Sulaiman Selim
- Former Appellate Division Justice: AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik
- Former Home Secretary: Jahangir Alam
- Former Inspector General of Police: Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun
- Former NTMC Director General: Ziaul Ahsan
The tribunal continues to assess the evidence as the prosecution prepares its final report.
