The International Crimes Tribunals in Bangladesh are set to begin trials in four new cases of crimes against humanity within this month. The cases include the killing of nine people, including Farhan Faiyaz, in Mohammadpur during the July uprising; the killing of 23 people in Badda; the shooting and maiming of two Islami Chhatra Shibir leaders in Jessore; and the crossfire killing of two individuals in Barishal. Three of the cases will be heard in Tribunal-1, led by Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumdar, while one will be heard in Tribunal-2, headed by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury. A total of 42 accused are named across the four cases.

Among the key accused are former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, former ministers Jahangir Kabir Nanak and Kamrul Islam, Workers Party president Rashed Khan Menon, and former MP Abul Hasanat Abdullah. Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam confirmed that investigations were completed on a priority basis and that the prosecution is prepared to present all evidence during the trials.

The first hearings, including opening statements and witness testimonies, are scheduled between June 15 and June 17, marking the formal start of proceedings in these high-profile cases.