The investigation into the case involving 280 people who remain missing after being subjected to enforced disappearance during the Awami League government is nearing completion, Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Aminul Islam has said.
He said a formal complaint would be filed after verification and scrutiny of the investigation findings.
On Wednesday, family members of victims of enforced disappearance met with the chief prosecutor to discuss the progress of the investigation and trial proceedings. During the meeting, Aminul briefed them on the investigation and reiterated that a formal complaint would be filed following verification and scrutiny.
Chief Coordinator of human rights organization Mayer Daak and Member of Parliament Sanjida Islam Tuli said the 2 existing tribunals were insufficient to handle trials involving serious crimes against humanity, including enforced disappearance.
She said more tribunals were needed to expedite the proceedings.
Sanjida also emphasized the need to uncover the actual circumstances surrounding the disappearances, identify those responsible and ensure accountability and justice for the affected families.
She added that relatives of people who have remained missing for years expressed concern over the pace of the proceedings and called for a swift conclusion to the investigation and the start of formal trials against those responsible.
