Assistant Superintendent of Police Jabed Iqbal from RAB-2 has been suspended following his February 11 arrest under a warrant issued by the International Crimes Tribunal Act, 1973 (Section 3). According to a Home Ministry notice, his suspension is in accordance with Section 39(2) of the Government Service Act, 2018. He will remain eligible for subsistence allowance during this period, as per government rules.

Three former police officers have been brought before the International Crimes Tribunal for their alleged involvement in a brutal crackdown during a mass uprising in Ashulia, where six young men were killed and their bodies set on fire. The accused are former Additional Superintendent of Police Md. Abdullahil Kafi, Shahidul Islam, and ex-Detective Branch inspector Arafat Hossain. According to testimony, one of the victims was reportedly still alive when officers poured petrol over him and set him ablaze. The incident has sparked demands for justice for crimes against humanity.

Following criticism from Chhatra Dal regarding the absence of slain leader Wasim Akram’s photo in a drone light show, film director and advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki acknowledged the concern. He said, “I, too, feel the pain of not including Wasim’s photo, or those of madrasa students from Jatrabari. It wasn’t intentional but due to thematic and technical constraints.” Farooki emphasized that all martyrs of the July uprising are equally important and promised comprehensive coverage of all victims in the upcoming July Memorial Museum.

In a major development, Rangamati’s Additional Police Superintendent Anirban Chowdhury and Narsingdi’s Senior Assistant Commissioner Md. Saiful Islam have been arrested in connection with a warrant issued in a genocide case from Narsingdi. Prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim of the International Crimes Tribunal confirmed the arrests on Monday. Both officials have been ordered to be sent to prison. Anirban Chowdhury was taken into custody for questioning from the Rangamati SP’s office on Sunday. The case relates to the killing of 10th-grade student Tahmid Bhuiyan in police firing on July 18, during which another person also died when protesters marched with his body.

The body of 12-year-old madrasa student Md. Rabbi Matbor, killed in police firing during the July-August uprising, was reburied in his family graveyard in Bashbaria village, Golachipa, Patuakhali, on Monday—nine months after his death. A court-ordered autopsy was performed prior to reburial. Rabbi, a student of Talimul Islam Madrasa in Mirpur, Dhaka, had memorized ten chapters of the Quran. Originally buried in Mirpur due to obstruction from authorities, his remains have now finally returned home.

According to an official order signed by DMP Joint Commissioner Faruq Hossain, prior approval from higher authorities is now mandatory before arresting any suspects named in the cases filed in connection with the recent public uprising. The directive cites the large number of named individuals in such cases and requires credible evidence—including victim or eyewitness testimony, audio-visual proof, photographs, and mobile call records—before proceeding with arrests. Hossain emphasized the importance of protecting innocent individuals from harassment while ensuring actual offenders are held accountable. He also noted that personal rivalries have sometimes led to the wrongful inclusion of innocent people. A similar directive had been issued earlier on September 10, barring the arrest of government officials without substantial evidence.

Ali Ahsan Junaid has announced the launch of a new political platform named ‘United Peoples Bangladesh (UP Bangladesh)’. He stated that the platform’s primary goals include demanding justice for the Pilkhana, Shapla, and July massacres, advocating for the banning of the Awami League, and economically empowering the families of injured warriors and martyrs of July. Junaid further emphasized that the long-term vision of the platform is to bring about a shift in Bangladesh’s political culture, establish competent and ethical leadership across all societal levels, ensure social justice and human dignity, and rebuild the nation based on a social contract that respects religious beliefs and values. He also declared a commitment to eradicating fascism, imperialism, religious intolerance, and corruption from the country.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam has revealed that a total of 339 cases related to the July genocide and crimes against humanity have been filed at the International Crimes Tribunal. Arrest warrants have been issued against 141 individuals across 22 miscellaneous cases, including civilians, members of law enforcement, military personnel, and retired officers. Among them, 70 are civilians, 62 are from law enforcement agencies, and 9 are retired officials. So far, 54 suspects have been apprehended while 87 remain at large.

Tazul Islam stated that over 1,500 to 2,000 people were martyred during the July uprising, with around 25,000 students and civilians injured. He affirmed the availability of substantial evidence to prove these events in court. Additionally, investigations are ongoing in 39 other cases.

Following the death of 35-year-old worker Md. Yusuf, who was shot during the mass uprising on August 5 in Chattogram, a case has been filed against 25 individuals, including former Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nawfel. Additionally, 200–300 unidentified persons have been listed as unknown accused. According to the complaint, Yusuf was employed at an ice factory on Jhornapara Ice Factory Road and was delivering ice to local shops in the Dewanhat area during the intense protests. Around 11:30 PM, his wife’s elder sister informed the family that Yusuf had been shot and killed near Dewanhat intersection.

A tribunal has ordered the investigation into the murder of BSMRU student Shahid Abu Sayeed to be completed within two months. Four accused—former ASI Md. Amir Hossain, ex-constable Sujon Chandra Roy, and Chhatra League leaders Md. Shafiqul Islam and Imran Hossain—were shown arrested and sent to jail. The prosecution stated that initial evidence implicates 26 individuals, and the investigation is nearing completion.

A Dhaka court has shown actress Shomi Kaiser as arrested in an attempted murder case filed at Uttara East Police Station during the July uprising. Although she was previously granted bail on March 12, the court issued the arrest order on April 9. The actress was initially detained from her Uttara residence on November 5.

Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam said Bangladesh is fully capable of prosecuting those responsible for the July massacre, during which over 2,000 people were reportedly killed by security forces under government orders. While the UN has found evidence of crimes against humanity, the government believes international trial at the ICC is not necessary unless a country is unable to prosecute such crimes itself. He added, “If the ICC offers technical assistance, we will welcome it.”

A Dhaka court has approved a four-day remand for former International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor Barrister Turin Afroz in a case involving the attempted murder of student Abdul Jabbar during recent mass protests. According to the case, Jabbar was shot near the BNS Center in Uttara on August 5. He received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The investigating officer initially sought a 10-day remand.

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Tajul Islam, has confirmed that investigation reports have been received in several high-profile cases, including the Sheikh Hasina genocide case, the Ashulia body-burning case, and the Chankharpul massacre. “After review and verification, we hope to formally submit charges in at least two of these cases within this month,” he said. Tajul Islam also claimed that attempts are being made to obstruct the tribunal’s proceedings through conspiracies and disinformation. “No conspiracy or smear campaign can halt the trial process. No one can prove corruption in the prosecution or investigation teams of the tribunal,” he asserted.

Former Assistant Commissioner of Wari Zone, Tanzil Ahmed, and former Officer-in-Charge of Jatrabari Police Station, Abul Hasan, were brought before the International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday in a prison van. They are accused in a case related to the July massacre in Jatrabari, classified as crimes against humanity. The tribunal is scheduled to receive the formal investigation report today. Previously, on January 30, the tribunal had ordered that the report be submitted by April 6.