The new government has decided to replace International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam with a new appointee. Advocate Aminul Islam is being considered for the position, according to information shared by British journalist David Bergman on his Facebook profile on Sunday night. A source said Tajul Islam has been informally informed about the decision, though he has not made any public comment. Law Minister Mohammad Asaduzzaman reportedly called Tajul Islam to his office on Sunday to convey the government’s interest in appointing a new chief prosecutor.

Aminul Islam previously served as a member of the legal team defending BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia in her corruption case, in which she was sentenced to prison. The report indicates that the government’s decision reflects a shift in the leadership of the ICT’s prosecution wing.

Further details on the timing of the appointment or official confirmation from the government were not available at the time of reporting.