The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has begun the trial of Sajib Wazed Joy, son of Sheikh Hasina and ICT adviser, and former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak, in connection with alleged crimes against humanity linked to the July killings. The prosecution opened its introductory statement on Wednesday, marking the formal start of proceedings. The tribunal set February 25 for witness testimony, while Palak, who is under arrest, was brought from prison to the court. Formal charges had been framed against both accused on January 21.
According to the prosecution, three charges were brought against the two. The first alleges that Palak incited violence through social media posts between midnight and 1 a.m. on July 14, 2024, following Joy’s instructions, leading to attacks on protesters the next day. The second charge claims both ordered internet shutdowns and encouraged the use of lethal force, resulting in 28 deaths. The third accuses them of aiding killings in Uttara, where several victims, including a six-year-old, were reportedly killed.
Defense lawyers for both accused sought discharge, arguing insufficient evidence, while prosecutors maintained that the charges were based on credible proof to be demonstrated during trial.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৪: ৩৪আপডেট : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৫: ৫৩ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার জুলাই হত্যাকাণ্ডের ঘটনায় মৃত্যুদণ্ডপ্রাপ্ত শেখ হাসিনার ছেলে ও তার আইসিটি উপদেষ্টা সজীব ওয়াজেদ জয় এবং সাবেক তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি প্রতিমন্ত্রী জ
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