Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced that individuals accused in war crimes cases will be barred from participating in elections under the amended ICT Act.

The amendment, approved in a meeting chaired by the Chief Advisor, adds Section 20(C) to the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act 1973. Anyone formally charged under Section 9(1) of the law will be ineligible to hold positions in parliament, local government, public office, or civil service.