Verdict against Satkhira Jamaat amir, another one on March 24

The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver verdict against Satkhira district Jamaat-e-Islami amir and former MP Abdul Khaleq Mandal alias Jallad Khaleq and Khan Roknuzzaman in a case of crimes against humanity on Thursday.

Chairman of the three-member tribunal Justice Md Shahinur Islam set the date for the verdict on Tuesday.

Earlier, on November 11, 2021, the International Crimes Tribunal issued an order setting aside any day for the verdict (CAV) to be pronounced.

Rezia Sultana Chaman was the prosecutor in the tribunal, who pleaded for maximum punishment of the accused.

Abdus Sobhan Tarafdar and Mujahidul Islam Shaheen stood for the accused Khaleq Mandal. While Gazi MH Tamim, being appointed by the state, stood for fugitive accused of the case, Khan Roknuzzaman.

Among the total four accused of the case- Abdullah-hil Baki and Zahirul Islam Tekka Khan, died during the trial.

Charges were framed against the accused on March 5, 2018. A formal complaint was lodged in the case on March 19, 2017.

The accused have been charged with seven counts of crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, detention and torture. Although seven charges were brought against the accused, six charges were presented before
the tribunal.