International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has asserted that efforts are underway to destroy evidence of the July massacre, and has vowed to bring the principal accused, Sheikh Hasina, back to face trial.
"Bangladesh and India have an extradition treaty, under which the process to return Sheikh Hasina will be initiated," he said speaking to journalists on Sunday (8 September).
Tajul Islam noted that formal investigations into Sheikh Hasina's trial have not yet commenced.
However, he emphasised that not only Sheikh Hasina but all those involved in the massacre would face formal judicial proceedings.
He further commented on the ongoing attempts to destroy evidence related to the July massacre, underscoring the importance of preserving such evidence to ensure that the legal process is thorough and effective.
The preservation of evidence is now a priority to ensure that the judicial process is conducted properly.
This morning, Advocate Tajul Islam, along with other prosecutors, officially assumed his role as Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal.
On 7 September, the Ministry of Law issued a notification appointing Tajul Islam to this position. Additionally, four other lawyers have been appointed as prosecutors in the Tribunal: Mizanul Islam, Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim, BM Sultan Mahmood, and Abdullah Al Noman.
According to the notification, Advocate Tajul Islam will hold the rank of Attorney General. Mizanul Islam has been appointed with the rank of Additional Attorney General, Gazi Monowar Hossain with the rank of Deputy Attorney General, B.M. Sultan Mahmood with the rank of Deputy Attorney General, and Abdullah Al Noman with the rank of Assistant Attorney General.
