The prosecution has presented its opening statement in the Shaheed Abu Sayeed murder case. Witness hearings are scheduled to begin on Thursday at Tribunal-2.

Chief Prosecutor delivered the statement on Wednesday, outlining the background of Begum Rokeya University (Begum Rokeya Bishwabidyalay, or Berobi) during the July uprising.

Among the six arrested accused present in court were Berobi’s former proctor Shariful Islam, police constable Sujan Chandra Roy, and Chhatra League leader Imran Chowdhury. However, 24 others, including the former Vice-Chancellor of Berobi, remain absconding.

The investigation agency submitted its report on June 24, followed by formal charges accepted by the tribunal on June 30. Subsequently, four state-appointed defense lawyers were assigned to represent the accused.