Bangladesh’s Home Ministry has advanced legal proceedings against police officers accused of involvement in the July massacre. Around 1,500 cases were filed nationwide, with 302 selected for transfer to the International Crimes Tribunal for adjudication. Each case names between 10 and 80 police officers as defendants. The ministry will soon hand over related documents to the tribunal’s investigation agency, according to a senior official who confirmed the development anonymously.
The ministry’s findings describe how, during the July–August 2024 uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, police used lethal force across the country, including live ammunition, to suppress protests. Reports from the United Nations and international media documented widespread killings, including of minors, and alleged that police actions followed directives from senior leadership. Investigations also revealed that the violence was part of a broader state repression policy.
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal welcomed the ministry’s move, saying it would support justice for victims and ensure accountability for those responsible. Several trials are already underway, with one verdict delivered and others nearing completion.
জুলাই গণহত্যায় সরাসরি জড়িত পুলিশ সদস্যদের বিরুদ্ধে মামলায় অগ্রগতি হয়েছে। পুলিশের বিরুদ্ধে এ পর্যন্ত প্রায় দেড় হাজার মামলা দায়ের হয়েছে। এর মধ্যে ৩০২টি নিষ্পত্তির জন্য আন্তর্জাতিক অপরাধ ট্রাইব্যুনালে পাঠানো হচ্ছে। প্রতিটিতে ১০ থেকে ৮০ পুলিশ সদস্যকে
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