The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Tuesday deferred its order on framing charges against former Narayanganj lawmaker Shamim Osman and 11 others in a case over alleged crimes against humanity during the July-August mass uprising.
The tribunal had fixed 5 May for delivering the order following the conclusion of hearings on 23 April.
However, the court did not pass any order on the scheduled date and is expected to set a new date on Wednesday.
Earlier, on 19 April, the prosecution concluded its arguments, seeking formal charges on three counts against the accused.
According to the prosecution, Shamim Osman played a central role in planning and carrying out attacks during the uprising and personally took part in the violence while armed.
It alleged that he led coordinated assaults targeting protesters.
Prosecutors further claimed that the actions were carried out with the approval of Obaidul Quader, general secretary of the Awami League, and involved an armed group comprising the other accused in the case.
The case also names Osman’s son Ayon Osman and nephew Azmeri Osman, along with leaders and activists of the Awami League and its associate bodies, including the Jubo League and Chhatra League. All the accused are currently on the run.
According to case documents, at least 10 people were killed in separate incidents on 19, 21 July and 5 August, 2024, in the Fatullah, Chashara and Signboard areas of Narayanganj.
The prosecution has brought three charges of crimes against humanity in connection with those incidents.
