Dhaka:The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 is set to deliver its verdict today in a high-profile crimes against humanity case involving Awami League joint general secretary Md Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three others. The case pertains to the killings of six people in Kushtia during the 2024 July Mass Uprising.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, scheduled the verdict date on October 27. The other accused in the case are Kushtia District Awami League president Sadar Uddin Khan, general secretary Azgar Ali, and Kushtia City Awami League general secretary Ataur Rahman Khan Ata.
The charges against the four accused were framed on November 2, 2025, by ICT-2. The trial is proceeding in absentia as the accused have not yet been apprehended. Previously, on October 6, 2025, the tribunal acknowledged the formal charge and issued arrest warrants for the fugitives.
A total of 19 prosecution witnesses, including the investigation officer, provided testimony in the case.