Nahid Islam, convener of the Nationalist Citizen Platform (NCP), appeared at the International Crimes Tribunal to testify against Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and another accused in a case of crimes against humanity.

However, as the cross-examination of journalist Mahmudur Rahman was not concluded, Nahid’s deposition was postponed.

Speaking to reporters, Nahid said:

“I may well be the last witness in Sheikh Hasina’s case. Once my testimony is recorded, the tribunal will proceed to judgment.”

He added that so far his party was satisfied with the tribunal’s proceedings and called for a coordinated national roadmap to ensure all such trials move forward seriously. He urged political parties to commit in their manifestos that the trial of the July massacre will continue after the election.