The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Monday ordered investigators to submit an investigation report by February 5 in the case over alleged crimes against humanity, including genocide and torture, during the Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Shapla Chattar. The order was passed by a tribunal led by Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Majumder following a hearing on an application filed by the prosecution. Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim represented the prosecution and sought three weeks to submit the investigation report. The case stems from a complaint filed on May 5, 2013, by Hefazat-e-Islam leader Azizul Haque with the tribunal’s chief prosecutor. The complaint was lodged on behalf of Hefazat leaders Junaid Al Habib and Maulana Mamunul Haque, accusing 21 individuals in connection with the Shapla Chattar incident.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 12, 2026 10:11 UTC