The International Crimes Tribunal has concluded the hearing of arguments on the trial of six alleged war criminals for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 in Gaibandha, keeping the verdict pending for any day.
After hearing the law-point arguments from both the prosecution and the defence lawyers, the three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md Shahinur Islam, passed the order in presence of the only one accused Abdul Latif on Monday.
Meanwhile, five other accused, including former Jamaat lawmaker Md Abdul Aziz alias Ghoramara Aziz from Gaibandha, remained absconded.
Prosecution lawyers, Syed Saidul Haque presented arguments during the hearing, while Gazi MH Tamim argued on behalf of the accused five fugitives, and Khandaker Rezaul Karim stood for the lone detained defendant.
The six accused are Jamaat leaders and former lawmakers; Abdul Aziz, Md Ruhul Amin alias Monju, Md Abdul Latif, Abu Muslim Mohammad Ali, Md Nazmul Huda, and Md Abdur Rahim Miah.
Earlier on May 9, the tribunal kept the verdict pending for any day, after hearing arguments from both sides.
Later on October 12, the reconstructed tribunal set October 22 for placing further arguments in crimes against humanity case against the six alleged razakars.
The tribunal 1 on June 28, 2016, started trial after indicting the accused with three charges of crimes against humanity against them.
The six accused are currently facing three charges, including those for mass killing, abduction, looting and arson attack during the 1971 Liberation War.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
