Fresh allegations of graft and manipulation have tarnished Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal. Prosecutor BM Sultan Mahmud points fingers at former chief Mohammad Tajul Islam and Ghazi Monawar Hussain Tamim, alleging they orchestrated a corrupt network profiting from the leadership role.
Sultan highlights a cover-up in a case tied to July 2024 unrest: Abzal’s wife entered Tamim’s office, information ignored despite reports, leading to Sultan’s dressing-down. Tamim owned up later. Systemic flaws allegedly tainted witness selections and charges across files, evidenced by videos in Sultan’s possession.
Chankarpul’s deadly clash saw Sub-Inspector Ashraful command gunfire on video—still listed as witness, not defendant. Rangpur’s Abu Saeed case sidelined implicated Assistant Commissioner Al Imran Hussain despite testimonies. Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun’s witness status raises further red flags.
At Monday’s briefing, Tajul rejected the ‘personal vendetta-driven’ claims as fabricated, citing cleared probes. That day, Aminul Islam formally took over as chief prosecutor from Tajul.
Post-Sheikh Hasina, Yunus’s interim setup named Tajul, whose era invited global backlash for mishandled cases. Sultan’s bold exposé demands accountability, potentially reshaping the ICT’s embattled legacy in addressing historical atrocities.