July 1 fixed for hearing against Hasina over July atrocities

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set July 1 for holding the hearing against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former inspector general of police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun in a crimes against humanity case over the July massacre.

The tribunal also appointed state defence lawyers for Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.

The order was issued on Tuesday by a three-member tribunal, led by ICT Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder.