Bangladesh Army Takes 15 Officers into Custody Following Arrest Warrants Over Alleged Crimes Against Humanity

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Bangladesh Army has confirmed that 15 of its officers have been taken into custody after arrest warrants were issued against 30 individuals accused of involvement in enforced disappearances and crimes against humanity. The announcement was made during a media briefing held at the Officers’ Mess in Dhaka Cantonment on Saturday, amid growing public calls for the arrest and prosecution of the suspects. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) earlier this week issued arrest warrants against 30 individuals after accepting two cases filed by the prosecution concerning the abduction and torture of political dissidents during the previous Awami League government. According to the tribunal, 17 suspects are accused of torture and abuse at the Rapid Action Battalion’s Taskforce Interrogation (TFI) Cell, while 13 others face similar charges linked to the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC). Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named the principal accused in both