The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal on Monday submitted a report accusing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others of committing crimes against humanity in connection with the mass killings that took place during July and August.
ICT Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam disclosed this at a press conference.
“Sheikh Hasina has been accused of five specific crimes against humanity. While two of the charges have been made public, the rest will remain confidential for now,” he said.
The two other accused are former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.
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The first charge is incitement and provocation as Sheikh Hasina referred to protesters as descendants of Razakars at a press conference that incited law enforcement forces and Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League activists to launch attacks on the protestors, he said.
The second charge centers on direct orders, he said.
The investigation team has seized several phone call recordings in which Sheikh Hasina is heard issuing clear instructions to state forces to use helicopters, drones, and APCs against unarmed protestors, he added.
“Based on this evidence, the second charge has been formally submitted, he added.