Testimony concludes against seven accused including Obaidul Quader

Testimony has concluded against seven accused, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, in a crimes against humanity case over the July mass uprising. The court has also set Aug. 4 for the presentation of closing arguments.

The order was issued Sunday by International Crimes Tribunal 2, a three member panel led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury. The tribunal’s other two members are Judge Md. Manjurul Bachhid and Judge Nur Mohammad Shahriar Kabir.

The other accused in the case, alongside Obaidul Quader, are banned Awami League Joint General Secretary A F M Bahauddin Nasim, former State Minister for Information Mohammad Ali Arafat, Jubo League President Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash and General Secretary Mainul Hossain Khan Nikhil, and banned Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain and General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan.