The International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Bangladesh has rejected a plea by defense lawyers seeking permission for several army officers accused in enforced disappearance cases to appear virtually during hearings. The tribunal emphasized that all citizens are equal before the law and that no special consideration was warranted. The hearings, related to crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Awami League’s 15-year rule, are scheduled for December 3 and 7. Among the 28 accused are former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now reportedly in India, former security adviser Major General (Retd.) Tariq Ahmed Siddiq, and several former DGFI directors. The tribunal also appointed lawyer Z.I. Khan Panna as state defense counsel for Hasina. Additionally, it ordered the removal of distorted images and satirical content targeting tribunal judges from social media and media outlets. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam confirmed full cooperation from the Bangladesh Army in producing the accused officers before the court.