Crimes against humanity: Charges pressed against Quader, 6 others

The prosecution on Thursday, December 18, filed formal charges with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against seven people, including Awami League (AL) General Secretary and former minister Obaidul Quader, in a case filed on the charges of committing crimes against humanity during the July Mass Uprising.

Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim confirmed the matter to the media, but refrained from disclosing further details.

Other accused in the case are Awami League Joint General Secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim, former State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat, Jubo League President Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash and General Secretary Mainul Hossain Khan Nikhil, President of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League Saddam Hossain and its General Secretary Wali Asif Inan.

The case is likely to be referred to ICT-2 later. All the accused are currently absconding.

Source: BSS