Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered 15 army officers, accused in three cases of enforced disappearance and killings during the rule of the former Awami League government, to be sent to prison.
The tribunal also directed that public notices be issued in newspapers within seven days for absconding accused, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The order was delivered by a three-member bench headed by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder, with Justice Md Shafiul Alam Mahmood and Judge Md Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam confirmed the decision following Wednesday's hearing.
The officers sent to prison include several former senior RAB, DGFI, and BGB officials: Brigadier G...