The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has been reconstituted with the appointment of Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder of the High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court as its new Chairman.
This decision was approved by Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul, UNB reported.
While briefing journalist on Monday, Asif Nazrul said that the tribunal will be led by Justice Majumder, with Justice Md. Shafiul Alam Mahmud and retired District and Sessions Judge Md. Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury serving as members of the panel.
The reconstitution of the tribunal was carried out in consultation with the Supreme Court, and an official notification confirming the appointments is expected to be issued later on Monday.
According to the Law Ministry the tribunal is set to begin trials related to the July-August massacres soon, following the completion of the judges' appointments.
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