The International Crimes Tribunal has concluded the hearing of arguments on the trial of six alleged war criminals for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 in Gaibandha, keeping the verdict pending for any day. Meanwhile, five other accused, including former Jamaat lawmaker Md Abdul Aziz alias Ghoramara Aziz from Gaibandha, remained absconded. The six accused are Jamaat leaders and former lawmakers; Abdul Aziz, Md Ruhul Amin alias Monju, Md Abdul Latif, Abu Muslim Mohammad Ali, Md Nazmul Huda, and Md Abdur Rahim Miah. Earlier on May 9, the tribunal kept the verdict pending for any day, after hearing arguments from both sides. Later on October 12, the reconstructed tribunal set October 22 for placing further arguments in crimes against humanity case against the six alleged razakars.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 23, 2017 08:48 UTC