Dhaka, July 11 -- In a major development, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 today (Thursday) formally framed five charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun in connection with the July massacre case.
The tribunal, led by Justice Mustafizur Rahman and a three-member bench, accepted the charges and fixed August 3 and 4 for the opening hearing and presentation of witness testimony and evidence.
Among the accused, Sheikh Hasina and the former home minister are reportedly absconding. Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun has been arrested and produced before the court. In a dramatic turn, Mamun admitted his role in...