An investigation has been launched against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others for allegations of murder, genocide, and crimes against humanity during the quota reform movement from July 15 to August 5.
Supreme Court lawyer Monowar Hossain Tamim filed a petition with the International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday to investigate these allegations.
Tamim stated on Thursday, “The International Crimes Tribunal's investigation agency has registered the complaint as a case. Ataur Rahman, the Deputy Director (Administration) of the investigation agency, has been appointed as the investigation officer. He started work last night and will handle the paperwork and visit the scene.” He added that the investigation officer Ataur Rahman is expected to update on the progress of the investigation within seven days.
The petition was filed on behalf of Bulbul Kabir, the father of Arif Ahmed Siam, who was killed during the quota movement. The petition also requests the investigation of the Awami League as a party, including its president Sheikh Hasina, General Secretary Obaidul Quader, and nine others.
Lawyer Tamim also mentioned that a student named Mehdi (20) had his father file a complaint with the tribunal about a similar incident. Mehdi, from Gajaria, Munshiganj, was reported to have been killed on Chattogram Road.
In addition to Sheikh Hasina, the investigation petition names several others, including former Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Junayed Ahmed Palak, and former State Minister for Information Mohammad Ali Arafat.
Also named are former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, former Additional Inspector General of Police and former Chief of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch Harun ar Rashid, former Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Habibur Rahman, and former Director General of RAB Harun ar Rashid.
Tamim also stated that requests have been made to take action not only against the individuals but also against the Awami League, its youth wing, and student wing.
Headlines from the tribunal include:
‘Genocide’ Allegations Against Sheikh Hasina
Tribunal Initiates Judgment on July Genocide
New Case of 'Abduction-Torture' Against Sheikh Hasina
Tribunal Orders Acceptance of Murder Case Against Sheikh Hasina
War Crimes Verdicts
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