Initial evidence confirms 'AL’s role as a party' in crimes against humanity: ICT chief prosecutor

ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam on Tuesday said initial proofs have been found confirming that Awami League (AL) was involved as a group in the July Uprising massacre, potentially paving the way for imposing a lengthy ban on the party with judicial approval.

After finding the initial proofs, the investigation team of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has launched a thorough investigation, which would complete in a “matter of time,” the chief prosecutor told reporters.

When asked about the initial proofs, the chief prosecutor said Awami League was involved as a party in the July Uprising atrocities perpetrated by the government led by it.

The present BNP government currently maintains a ban on the political activities of Awami League, and awaits a judicial endorsement to this end.

During the interim government’s tenure, the National Democratic Movement (NDM) filed a formal complaint against Awami League as a party for its role in the alleged crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 uprising.

The complaint was filed with the ICT.

Earlier on Sunday, the ICT chief prosecutor told reporters that a probe was ongoing against Awami League as a party. Follow-up measures would be taken if initial proofs were found to this end, he added.