The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the start of proceedings in the war crimes case related to the killing of six unarmed protestors during a public uprising in Chankharpul, Dhaka. The court set 10 August for opening statements and 11 August for witness hearings. Of the eight accused, including former DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman, four are in custody while four remain at large. The accused allegedly ordered and executed the shooting during the protest on 5 August.