Tribunal Orders Trial Against Former Army Officer Ziaul Ahsan

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has ordered the commencement of trial proceedings against former army officer Ziaul Ahsan in a case involving allegations of enforced disappearances and killings of more than a hundred people, constituting crimes against humanity.The order was passed on Wednesday (14 January) by the tribunal after framing charges against the accused. The tribunal also fixed 8 February as the date to begin recording witness testimonies.Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam said the prosecution is pursuing those responsible for committing crimes, not targeting any particular force or institution. “We are chasing criminals and criminal acts, not any force,” he said.He added that the report of the Commission on Enforced Disappearances would be submitted to the tribunal. “We will try to prove the charges against Ziaul Ahsan using all available materials and evidence,” the chief prosecutor stated.Earlier, on 17 December, the prosecution formally submitted the charge sheet in the case. Following ...

• 14 Jan 2026