Obaidul-Quader

The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced 7 accused to death for crimes against humanity committed during the student-public movement in July-August 2024.The convicted individuals are—banned Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, Joint General Secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim, former State Minister for Information Mohammad Ali Arafat, banned Jubo League Chairman Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash, General Secretary Mainul Hossain Khan Nikhil, banned Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain, and...

Prime Minister's Advisor for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has said that there is no connection between the death sentences awarded to seven accused, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, in a crimes against humanity case and any revenge. According to him, the government welcomes this verdict and seeks to ensure justice in society.He said this while responding to journalists questions during a discussion on Tuesday regarding the progress of various governmen...

Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman has said the government has taken initiatives to bring back fugitive accused including Obaidul Quader and Saddam. Discussions have been held with India, particularly on bringing back those who are currently in the country. The adviser asked, “We want Sheikh Hasina back, why not Quader and others?” The information adviser made the remarks at a press conference on the progress of various government activities on...

The prosecution has sought the maximum punishment for seven accused, including Obaidul Quader, the then Road Transport and Bridges Minister and General Secretary of the Awami League, in a case involving crimes against humanity committed during the July Mass Uprising.Chief Prosecutor Md. Aminul Islam spoke to journalists after completing arguments at the International Crimes Tribunal today, Wednesday.At the same time, the prosecution has prayed for an order to confiscate their assets.Alongside Ob...

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...