The International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh has summoned BNP leader Fazlur Rahman to appear in person on December 8 to explain his remarks allegedly amounting to contempt of court. The tribunal acted on a petition filed by prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim on November 26, accusing Rahman of making disparaging comments during a television talk show. Rahman reportedly said he did not recognize the tribunal, arguing that it was established solely to try crimes committed during the 1971 Liberation War and should not handle other cases. The prosecution contends that the tribunal has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, and crimes against peace. The court will hear Rahman’s explanation before deciding on further legal action. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the BNP and judicial institutions over the scope and legitimacy of the war crimes tribunal.