Journos involved in killing students to face trial in ICT: Law Advisor

Law Adviser talking to reporters on Tuesday

Dhaka, Oct 15 - Journalists found guilty of involvement in the killings during the anti-discrimination student movement will face trial in the International Crimes Tribunal, according to Dr. Asif Nazrul, the Interim Government’s adviser on law, justice and parliamentary affairs

Speaking to reporters after inspecting renovation work at the tribunal's main building on Tuesday, Adviser said, “After following the proper legal procedures and conducting thorough analysis, the prosecution team will take steps to bring the journalists involved as accused in the tribunal. I can assure you that guilty journalists will also face justice, but it will be fair.”

He added, "We are determined to prosecute those responsible for the killings and mass atrocities surrounding the anti-discrimination student movement. The renovation work at the International Crimes Tribunal is progressing rapidly, and we expect to resume proceedings in the main building from November 1."

Md. Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of the tribunal, mentioned that a reception for the judges will be held in the tribunal’s courtroom on Wednesday. Following that, on Thursday, a bench of three judges, led by Tribunal Chairman Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mazumder, will begin proceedings in the courtroom. - UNB