Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed inaugurated the newly renovated courtroom of the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) in Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was attended by Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumder, Chairman of Tribunal-1, and Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, Chairman of Tribunal-2, along with other judges, prosecutors, and court officials. The upgraded facility replaces the previous tin-roofed structure that had housed ICT-2’s operations for years.

The International Crimes Tribunals are currently handling cases related to alleged crimes against humanity committed during the Awami League’s 15-year rule, including incidents linked to the July 2024 mass uprising. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam and Supreme Court Registrar General Habibur Rahman Siddique were also present at the event, underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to improving infrastructure for war crimes adjudication.

The new courtroom is expected to streamline trial processes, ensure better working conditions for judges and prosecutors, and reinforce public confidence in the tribunals’ ongoing efforts to deliver justice in politically sensitive cases.