Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has said it arrested two fugitives on death row, who were sentenced by the International Crimes Tribunal for committing crimes against humanity in 1971, from Dhaka's Dakkhinkhan and Savar's Ashulia area on Monday. The convicts were identified as Naqib Hossain Adil Sarkar, 69, son of Mahtab Uddin Sarkar @ Gedu Chairman and Mokhlesur Rahman Mukul, 67, son of Abdul Khalek Sarkar of Trishal upazila in Mymensingh district.. ASP Imran Khan of RAB headquarters media wing said they nabbed them after separate drives on Monday night. Read: Ex-banker among 2 convicted for embezzlement of Tk 50 lakh On December 28, 2015, son of a freedom fighter Yunus Ali of Trishal in Mymensingh district filed a case against nine people including Naqib and Mukul, with International Crimes Tribunal on charge of killing his father after torture. Several charges including murder, abduction, confinement, torture and loot were brought against them, said ASP Imran. Later, the ICT issued arrest warrant for them. Naqib went into hiding in 2017 and since then he used to live in Dhaka in separate areas, said Rab.  He also changed his residence frequently to avoid arrest. Besides, Mokhlesur remained fugitive since 2015 during the investigation and used to live in a rented house in Savar.

Bangladesh has urged the United Kingdom to repatriate the convicted war criminals currently living there to implement the court verdict as Bangladesh believes in the rule of law. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen made the request when visiting UK’s Minister for South Asia Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon met him on Monday. Dr Momen also asked them to facilitate visas for those working in the curry industry, which will create an opportunity for skilled manpower to work in the UK. He urged the UK to continue to remain engaged in the questions of Rohingya repatriation. Lord Ahmad assured the Minister of standing by the Rohingyas to help find a durable solution. Also read: Pakistani war criminals should be brought under trial: Envoy The UK Minister expressed satisfaction at the recent understanding reached between the government of Bangladesh and UN for the latter’s work on Bhasan Char. The two ministers exchanged views on cyber security issues and the challenges for religious tolerance and communal harmony. They talked about further accelerating the UN’s work on promoting responsible behavior in cyberspace by involving the concerned private sector. During the meeting, the UK Minister discussed his aspirations for the ever closer Bangladesh-UK friendship with opportunities for increased trade and investment, closer security cooperation, cyber security and UK support to critical climate projects and quality education for girls. Lord Ahmad congratulated Bangladesh on assuming the chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association and recognized Bangladesh’s efforts in managing the Covid-19 pandemic. Foreign Minister Momen thanked the UK government for removing Bangladesh from the travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the Delta variant. He commended the role of the UK presidency for COP26 on climate change held in Glasgow this month. Lord Ahmad acknowledged Bangladesh’s proactive role as the chair of the Climate Vulnerability Forum and recalled his conversations with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Glasgow. Also read: Bangladeshi war criminal Mueen Uddin sues British Home Secretary The UK minister informed the Bangladesh Minister about the UK’s funding support of 120 million GBP for climate action in Bangladesh, with focus on addressing the vulnerability of women and girls. Lord Ahmad also stressed the UK Government’s priority in girl’s education and announced a new funding support of 54 million GBP targeting female students and disadvantaged children affected by the pandemic. Earlier, Lord Ahmad delivered a speech on “Bangladesh – UK: Partners for Progress” at the Foreign Service Academy. Lord Ahmad is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh to attend the 21st IORA Council of Ministers’ meetings.

A convicted war criminal died on Friday while serving his term at the Sylhet Central Jail. He was identified as Mujibur Rahman Angur Mia, 67. Read:War criminal Mahbubur Rahman dies at Kashimpur jail He breathed his last on Friday afternoon at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital. Earlier he suddenly fell sick in the morning  and was rushed to the hospital from the jail, reported our correspondent. He was sentenced to lifetime imprisonment after allegations of war crimes were proved against him. Confirming the death of Mujibur Rahman, senior jail superintendent of Sylhet Central Jail Muhammad Manjur Hossain said, "He died of old age health complicacies." Read: War criminal Abdus Subhan dies at DMCH Mujibur was arrested and sent to Dhaka Central Jail on February 12, 2012. The International Criminal Tribunal sentenced him to a lifetime in jail on June 1, 2016. He was serving his terms at Habiganj District Jail before being  transferred to Sylhet Central Jail in May this year. According to jail sources, he was sent to Sylhet MAG Osmani Hospital for better treatment after he fell ill with various ailments including chest pain. After being taken there, the doctor on duty declared Mujibur dead.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Canada High Dr Khalilur Rahman has said the Pakistani war criminals should be brought under due trial without which the process of doing justice to the victims of the 1971 Genocide in Bangladesh would not be done. While addressing a Genocide Day discussion in Ottawa, he said it is their duty to inform the international community about the genocide that took place in Bangladesh. “Efforts are on to get the Genocide Day recognised internationally.” Also read: Trial of Pakistan's 1971 Genocide: It's for Bangladesh to decide The High Commissioner said he is trying to establish a genocide corner at the Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg with the objective of mobilising public opinion in support of getting Genocide Day recognised internationally. The Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa observed National Genocide Day of Bangladesh on Thursday. The programme includes the observance of silence, reading out of the messages followed by a special discussion. The Bangladesh High Commissioner, Deputy High Commissioner and all the officers and officials of the High Commission were present at the event. A one-minute silence was observed to pay homage to all the martyrs and then the messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out by the officers of the High Commission for the audiences. At the open discussion held on the importance and the significance of the day, the speakers said 50 years back, on 25 March 1971, Pakistan Army launched “Operation Searchlight” resulting in the worst genocide in human history over a period of nine months till the Pakistan Forces were defeated by the Bangladesh Freedom Fighters under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Also read: War crimes trial to continue even if Jamaat seeks mercy: Quader They emphasised that this day should be internationally recognised, and all should work together in this regard. High Commissioner Rahman first paid homage to the Father of the Nation for leading the nation to achieve Independence. He also paid respect to all victims of Genocide in 1971, the martyrs and tortured women and the valiant freedom fighters for whose sacrifice the country achieved Independence. The High Commissioner said the observance of the Genocide Day should have been started earlier than 2017as it is an immensely important day in Bangladesh’s history. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her decision to observe the day as Genocide Day from 2017. The High Commissioner said it was the decision of the Prime Minister to establish the International War Crimes Tribunal after winning the elections in 2008. He mentioned that the International War Criminal Tribunal already tried and convicted Bangladeshi collaborators and associates of the Pakistani war criminals. Also read: No war criminals at Victory Day programmes: Minister

Dhaka, Oct 16 (UNB) – The International Crimes Tribunal on Wednesday framed charges against Oahidul Haque, former acting director general of National Security Intelligence (NSI), for his involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War. 

Dhaka, Apr 24 (UNB) – Two local collaborators of Pakistani occupation forces from Netrokona were sentenced to death for war crimes on Wednesday.

Dhaka, Apr 23 (UNB) – The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict on Wednesday against two Netrakona men accused of war crimes.

Dhaka, Nov 5 (UNB) – The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday sentenced two people to death for committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.