Sixteen high-profile individuals, including former ministers, bureaucrats, and political leaders, have been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) today in connection with allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity during July-August.
The tribunal summoned them to review the progress of the investigation in a case filed against them, reports The Business Standard.
This will mark the second time the accused will appear before the tribunal, with the first hearing taking place on November 17.
ICT Prosecutor Abdullah Al Noman shared this update with journalists last night.
The accused include former ministers Anisul Haque, Faruk Khan, Dr Dipu Moni, Rashed Khan Menon, Abdur Razzak, Hasanul Haq Inu, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Shahjahan Khan, Golam Dastagir Gazi, and former state minister Kamal Ahmed Majumder.
Others summoned are former prime minister's advisers Salman F Rahman and Tawfiq-e-Elahi, former justice AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury, secretary Jahangir Alam, and Awami League leaders Amir Hossain Amu and Kamrul Islam.
On November 17, 13 of the 16 individuals were presented before the tribunal for the first time.
Further updates on the case and investigation proceedings are expected following today's hearing.
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