Dhaka:The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has framed charges against 26 individuals in connection with the killing of 11 people, including Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, during the July Uprising in the Uttara area of the capital on July 18 and 19, 2024.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, has scheduled November 4 for the prosecution to present its opening statement and start recording witness testimonies.
So far, eight of the 26 accused have been arrested and are currently in jail. These include Mirza Salahuddin, Md Mujibur Rahman, Hossain Ali, Monowar Islam Chowdhury, Delwar Hossain, Sohel Rana, Shah Alam, and Irfanul Haque Gazi.
Case documents reveal that on July 18, 2024, Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, a student at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), was shot while distributing water among protesters at Sector 3 in Uttara. He was taken to Uttara Crescent Hospital, where he was declared dead by doctors.
On the same day, Jahiduzzaman Tanvin, Sheikh Fahmin Zafar, Md Shakil Hossain, Md Sabbir Hossain, and Sajib Sarkar were also shot dead in the Uttara area. Additionally, Uber driver Mokhlesur Rahman Durjoy was killed after being crushed by an armoured personnel carrier (APC).
The following day, July 19, 2024, Ridwan Sharif, Md Sabbir Islam, Md Asadullah, and Naima Sultana were shot dead in the same area.