Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- Mahmudur Rahman, editor of Amar Desh, has begun testifying against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the International Crimes Tribunal. The proceedings concern alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July-August period, which led to Hasina fleeing the country.

Rahman arrived at the tribunal at 10:45 am on Monday, with his testimony starting at 11:20 am before a three-member panel chaired by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder, Chairman of Tribunal-1. The session had been rescheduled from the prior Wednesday after prosecutors requested more time due to witnesses' personal circumstances.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), is also expected to testify, with his appearance anticip...