The trial of former Member of Parliament Shamim Osman and 11 others has begun at the International Crimes Tribunal over alleged crimes against humanity linked to killings in Narayanganj during the July uprising. On Wednesday, Abul Bashar Anik, elder brother of slain activist Abul Hasan Swajan, testified as the first witness in the case.

In his testimony, Anik described that after the death of Abu Sayeed, he and his brother participated in anti-discrimination and mass movements. He alleged that on July 19, 150 to 200 armed men led by Shamim Osman, Ayon Osman, Azmeri Osman, and others attacked demonstrators at Jalkuri Link Road, killing two people and injuring several others. He further claimed that on August 5, another armed attack led by the same group left his brother fatally shot.

Anik stated that Swajan was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where he underwent surgery but died the next day, August 6. He also said no inquest or autopsy was conducted before burial on August 7.