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Former Bangladesh Police Chief, Top Officials Charged with Crimes Against Humanity
Bangladesh’s former police chief and seven others face charges of overseeing massacres, genocide, and crimes against humanity during the anti-government crackdown.
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by News Desk
2024-11-20
Former Bangladesh Police Chief, Top Officials Charged with Crimes Against Humanity

Bangladesh’s former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun appeared in court alongside seven others, including ex-paramilitary commander Ziaul Ahsan, as prosecutors accused them of overseeing atrocities during the unrest that led to Sheikh Hasina's ouster.


The International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka presented charges of genocide, massacres, and crimes against humanity. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam described the alleged crimes as acts “that even devils dare not do,” pointing to the mass killings of student protesters and suppression of dissent.


Among the accusations are extrajudicial killings, body mutilations, and the shutdown of internet services during the uprising. One chilling allegation includes the shooting of a protester whose body was hurled from a police vehicle.


Ahsan denied the charges, asserting he never surveilled or detained critics, while another defendant, Majharul Islam, tearfully begged the court for mercy.
Prosecutors have until December 19 to complete their investigation. The accused remain in custody.


Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces similar charges but fled to India after her regime collapsed. Her 15-year rule was marked by allegations of human rights abuses, including mass detentions and extrajudicial killings of political opponents.


This trial signals a critical moment for justice in Bangladesh, as more officials from Hasina’s regime face similar charges.
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