ICT prosecution bribery claims to be probed, says new chief prosecutor

Jago News Desk Published: 24 February 2026, 06:41 PM

ICT prosecution bribery claims to be probed, says new chief prosecutor

New Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam speaks at a press conference at the International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday. – Screengrab

Newly appointed Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Aminul Islam has said allegations that members of the prosecution team offered bribes to make former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun an “approver” in a crimes against humanity case will be investigated.

He made the remarks at a press conference held at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Tuesday.

“I have taken on a new responsibility here. I need to understand all the activities of this tribunal and review the contents of all the cases. The allegations you are bringing forward will be investigated,” Aminul told journalists.

The allegations surfaced after fellow prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmud, appointed at the same time, accused former Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam, who was appointed during the interim government, of financial irregularities. BM Sultan Mahmud made the claims in a Facebook status referencing the testimony of lawyer Kazi Mostafizur Rahman Ahad.

Responding to questions about previously concluded cases, the new Chief Prosecutor said legal action would be taken if any irregularities were found in verdicts delivered by the tribunal.

He acknowledged that it has not yet been possible to review all decided cases, but said judgment documents would be examined in phases. “If any inconsistencies or irregularities are identified in case files, necessary legal steps will be taken,” he said.

Journalists also asked whether there was scope for the retrial of cases already disposed of by the tribunal. In reply, Aminul said the matter would be examined, and actions would be taken in accordance with the law.

Providing an update on the tribunal’s current caseload, Aminul said formal charges have been filed in 24 cases, with trials ongoing in 21. “I have not yet personally reviewed the details of these cases. I will examine whether formal charges were properly framed and whether investigations were conducted appropriately. If I find any lapses, action will be taken as per the law,” he added.