Satkhira district Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and former lawmaker Abdul Khaleq Mondol, who was sentenced to death by the International Crimes Tribunal in a case of crimes against humanity, has filed an appeal against the conviction.
Mujahidul Islam Shaheen, a lawyer of the accused, confirmed the matter.
Earlier, the International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Khaleq Mondol alias Jallad Khaleq and Khan Roknuzzaman, who is absconding, to death on March 24.
There were four accused in the case. Of them, Abdullah-Al-Baki and Zahirul Islam alias Tekka Khan died during the trial period.
Charges were framed against the accused on March 5, 2018.
Earlier, a formal complaint was lodged in the case on March 19, 2017.
The four were charged with seven counts of crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, detention, and torture. During the trial, six charges were presented before the tribunal.
