The Trial involves the prosecution of the detained politician Rashed Khan Menon (the president of the Workers Party, a member of parliament until the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024 and previously a minister) and Qamrul Islam, a Presidium Member of the Awami League, a member of parliament until the fall of the Awami League government in August 2024, and previously a minister, until 2018)
Menon was originally arrested by police from his home on August 22, 2024 in relation to a murder case under the country’s penal code and Qamrul Islam was arrested from Uttara on 18 November 2024, also in relation to a murder case. They were subseqently shown attest at the International Crimes Tribunal.
The trial is taking place in Court 1 of the ICT.
FORMAL CHARGE
On February 3, 2026, the ICT Prosecutors submitted its “formal charge” against Rashed Khan Menon to the Tribunal which took “cognisance” of it.
Read the part of the formal charge relevant to the accused.
CHARGE FRAMING
Following this, there was a process of “charge-framing”: where the prosecution argues to the Tribunal that he should frame its proposed charges, and the defence has an opportunity to argue that it should instead discharge the accused.
Charge Framing Application
The hearing on charge-framing took place in the middle of March.
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- Read the written application submitted by lawyers of Qamrul Islam seeking discharge from the charges
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Charge Framing Order
The Tribunal passed its order, framing charges on 30 April 2026
• The Charges can be read here
• The full order can be read here
TRIAL HEARINGS
Below is an index to transcripts of witness testimony given in court. All testimony is given by witnesses in Bangla and the transcripts below are unofficial English translations. Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the translations, however some mistakes may exist. Some cross examinations are currently missing.
Prosecution witnesses
- Prosecution Opening Statement
- Witness 1: Mohammad Sakib Ahmed Tulon, protestor