Army to Comply with ICT Warrants Against Officers
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has confirmed that it will not obstruct the International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) directive to arrest 23 serving and retired officers accused of involvement in enforced disappearances, secret detentions and torture during Sheikh Hasina’s long rule. The decision follows an intense internal discussion among senior commanders on April Continue Reading
Arrest Warrants Issued for 23 Bangladesh Army Personnel: Twelve Key Army Offices Formally Notified
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwelve senior offices of the Bangladesh Army have been formally notified regarding arrest warrants issued against twenty-three serving and retired army personnel, following recent indictments by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). The move marks a significant escalation in Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to uphold accountability within the military ranks concerning alleged Continue Reading
Bangladeshi Photojournalist Shahidul Alam Detained in Israel; Türkiye Assists in Evacuation
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladeshi photojournalist Shahidul Alam, renowned for his work documenting human rights issues, is currently being held in an Israeli prison following his detention aboard a vessel attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Efforts are underway to secure his release, with Turkish authorities playing a key facilitating role. According to Continue Reading
UPDF Leader Michael Chakma Sentenced to Eight Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in Extortion Case
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Rangamati court has sentenced Michael Chakma, a central organiser of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), to eight years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with an extortion case dating back to 2007. The verdict was delivered by Judge Tawhidur Haque of Rangamati Special Judge Court-2 and Additional District Judge, Continue Reading
25 Former, Serving Military Officers Charged at ICT in Landmark Cases
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a historic and unprecedented development, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) has formally charged 25 serving and former military officers, along with ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, several ex-ministers, and senior intelligence and police officials, in three separate cases involving enforced disappearances, secret detention, torture, and killings during her 15-year Continue Reading