Mahmudur Rahman appeared before the International Crimes Tribunal as a prosecution witness against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Amar Desh editor provided testimony regarding crimes against humanity charges filed against Hasina and her associates. Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mojumder leads the three-member ICT-1 panel hearing the case. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and ex-Police Inspector General Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun face similar accusations. The charges stem from events during Bangladesh's 2024 mass uprising.
Rahman described Hasina's leadership style as comparable to fascist dictators during his court appearance. He claimed that the former leader possessed deep-seated anti-military prejudices, which she shared with her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The witness referenced the 2009 BDR massacre at Peelkhana as evidence of systematic targeting of army officers. Rahman alleged that Hasina subsequently attempted to control judicial institutions. Forty-six witnesses have testified thus far, with proceedings concluding after two additional depositions.
Rahman described Hasina's leadership style as comparable to fascist dictators during his court appearance. He claimed that the former leader possessed deep-seated anti-military prejudices, which she shared with her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The witness referenced the 2009 BDR massacre at Peelkhana as evidence of systematic targeting of army officers. Rahman alleged that Hasina subsequently attempted to control judicial institutions. Forty-six witnesses have testified thus far, with proceedings concluding after two additional depositions.
