Formal charges have been framed against former Narayanganj-4 MP Shamim Usman, his son Ayon Usman and 10 others in a case related to alleged crimes against humanity in Narayanganj during the mass insurgency in July. Opening statements and witness testimony in the case are scheduled for June 10. The order was passed today, Wednesday, by […]
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Sara Hussain has criticized the repeated denial of bail in cases related to the mass insurgency killings in July. Referring to the fact that the July uprising was meant to achieve a new Bangladesh and end injustice, he said, “Now the situation is such that a judge or judges have to […]
He added, “We haven’t received anything beyond that yet.” While working as a prosecutor, Mohammad Saimm Reza Talukdar had negotiated with a relative of Fazle Karim Chowdhury. He resigned from the tribunal on 9 March, a day before the publication of the report in Prothom Alo. By profession, Saimm Reza was an academic and taught […]
Earlier, the court had directed Amir Hamza to appear on April 21 in connection with the case. However, his absence on the scheduled date led the court to issue an arrest warrant. Assistant Public Prosecutor Nasir Uddin told Prothom Alo that summons were issued on April 2, directing the MP to appear in court. “Since […]
He said the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has also been passed to ensure speedy disposal of criminal cases and the law provides for exemption from proclamation and attachment procedures in certain cases involving absconding accused to reduce unnecessary delays. “It also introduces digital methods for serving summons, thereby ensuring greater use of […]
Five years ago, he was charged with attempt to murder after an attack on members of a family who were allegedly supporters of a candidate in the Union Council (UP) elections. The opposing side reportedly used knives and sharp weapons in the attack. Later a case was registered and after completing the investigation, the police […]
When journalists questioned Faisal in court about the killing of Usman Hadi in Bangladesh, he said, “I did not do that. I was not involved in such acts.” When Faisal was asked whether he had been framed, he avoided answering. However, according to STF sources, during interrogation, both Faisal and Alamgir have confessed to their […]
In his written complaint against prosecutors Ghazi Monawar Hossain Tamim and Mizanul Islam, Samrat Robayat said, “We have learned that in exchange for large sums of money, Tamim and Mizan have sworn to protect Faraz and Fazle Karim at any cost. Such disgraceful episodes are destroying the credibility of the tribunal.” Denying the allegation, prosecutor […]
The complaint further alleged that when the complainant was in the New Market area on August 4, armed activists of the Awami League attacked the students and opened fire. As the students attempted to hide in nearby streets, the journalists reportedly attacked them and handed them over to Awami League leaders. The complaint also alleged […]
About a month and a half ago, the then Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) Mohammed Tajul Islam had requested the removal of Prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmood on various charges including breach of trust, breach of discipline and code of conduct, assault on a security guard and ill-treatment of his wife. On January […]