Dhaka:Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman announced that a total of 1,883 cases related to killings, enforced disappearances, and other acts of repression during the fascist regime have been filed across various districts since the July mass uprising.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister disclosed this information in response to a query from opposition lawmaker Rokeya Begum of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in the Jatiya Sangsad. Out of the total cases, 805 are related to murder, while the remaining 1,078 involve other charges. Charge sheets have been submitted in 293 cases, including 98 murder cases, and trials are ongoing.
Furthermore, final investigation reports have been filed in 91 cases, with investigations continuing in the remaining 1,499 cases. Minister Asaduzzaman described the investigations as complex and time-consuming, emphasizing the police department's dedication to completing the investigations and submitting reports promptly.
He highlighted that priority is being given to collecting relevant evidence, recording eyewitness testimonies, and following legal procedures to ensure fair trials. Additionally, 79 cases have been filed with the International Crimes Tribunals concerning crimes committed during the July 2024 student-people's mass uprising, with verdicts delivered in eight cases, resulting in 73 convictions.