Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The interim government has amended the law to bar anyone formally charged with crimes against humanity from contesting elections or holding public office.

The amendment, the third to the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act of 1973 within a year, was issued on Monday as an ordinance titled "International Crimes Tribunal (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2025".

Under the newly inserted Section 20C, once formal charges are filed against an individual under the ICT law, they will be automatically disqualified from running for parliament or remaining in any elected post. The same rule applies to local government representatives such as mayors, chairmen, commissioners, and councillors.

They will also be deemed ineligible for rec...