Abu Sayed murder verdict on Apr 9

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on Thursday set April 9 to pass its order in a crimes against humanity case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) student Abu Sayed during the July-August 2024 mass uprising.

The three-member Tribunal-2 led by Nazrul Islam Chowdhury set the date today.

The tribunal framed charges against all 30 accused on August 6, 2025. Earlier on June 30, the ICT-2 issued arrest warrants against 26 fugitives, including former BRUR vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Hasibur Rashid.

The investigation agency submitted its probe report on June 24, accusing 30 individuals, including the former commissioner of Rangpur Metropolitan Police. Four arrestees were interrogated on June 18 and 19 after being formally shown arrested by the tribunal on April 9.

According to the prosecution, on July 16, 2024, shortly before Abu Sayed’s death, the then proctor allegedly forced students off the campus with the help of Chhatra League activists, after which two policemen reportedly fired at Sayed at close range.

Sayed’s family filed a complaint on January 13, 2025, naming 25 individuals.