Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance amending the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, granting greater independence to the tribunal in recording testimony and expanding the authority of investigation officers in conducting searches and seizing evidence.

The amendment comes amid the ongoing trials of genocide charges stemming from the July uprising.

The Advisory Council of the interim government approved the proposal to amend the law on November 20, 2024.

With Parliament not in session, President Mohammed Shahabuddin issued the ordinance, which was formally announced in a notification on Monday, bdnews24.com reports.

The government notification stated that amendments have been made to sections 4, 8, 9, 11,...