Dhaka, Feb 18 (V7N) – The investigation against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity, including organized killings and genocide during the July-August movement crackdown, is in its final stages.

Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam informed the International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday that the investigation report will be submitted within the next month. His statement came after a three-member tribunal, led by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder, ordered the investigation to be completed by April 20.

Prosecutor Islam also stated that a UN investigation report on the events would be attached to the tribunal’s final report. In response, the tribunal granted the prosecution two additional months to complete the investigation.

16 More Individuals Under Investigation

In addition to Sheikh Hasina, the tribunal has ordered the completion of the investigation against 16 former government officials and political figures by April 20. The accused include:

1. Anisul Haque – Former Law Minister

2. Salman F Rahman – Former Private Industry and Investment Advisor

3. Zunaid Ahmed Palak – Former State Minister

4. Faruk Khan

5. Dipu Moni

6. Abdur Razzak

7. Shajahan Khan

8. Kamal Ahmed Majumder

9. Golam Dastagir Gazi

10. Amir Hossain Amu

11. Kamrul Islam

12. Tawfiq-e Elahi Chowdhury – Former Advisor

13. Rashed Khan Menon – Workers Party President

14. Hasanul Haque Inu – JSD President

15. Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik – Former Justice

16. Jahangir Alam – Former Home Secretary

Tribunal’s Ongoing War Crimes Investigation

The tribunal had previously, on December 17, set a two-month deadline for completing investigations against Sheikh Hasina, Obaidul Quader, and 46 others related to crimes against humanity during the July-August genocide.

The International Crimes Tribunal is currently investigating allegations that the former Prime Minister and other top officials orchestrated the use of lethal force against unarmed student protesters during the anti-discrimination movement.

With the April deadline approaching, the case is gaining significant attention as Bangladesh prepares for a landmark trial on state-ordered violence.

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