The government issued a gazette notification amending the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act 1973, granting the tribunal the authority to take punitive action against political parties, their affiliates, or supporter groups involved in crimes under international law. According to the gazette, the president has enacted and promulgated the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 under the powers granted by Article 93(1) of the Constitution, as per a bdnews24.com report. The party that led Bangladesh’s independence struggle is now set to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity in connection with its crackdown on the July movement. The Advisory Council also approved amendments to the International Crimes Tribunal Act to facilitate this move. Law Advisor Asif Nazrul announced the decisions on Saturday night following an emergency meeting of the advisory council.

Source: bd News24 May 12, 2025 01:48 UTC