The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday released the full verdict in the crimes against humanity case over the killing of Abu Sayed during the July 2024 mass uprising.
ICT Deputy Registrar Md Mahmudul Hasan confirmed the development to TIMES of Bangladesh.
Earlier, a detailed 809-page judgment was released on Thursday.
On 9 April, a three-member bench of ICT-2, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, had delivered the verdict. Former Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Amir Hossain and former constable Sujan Chandra were sentenced to death, while three others were given life imprisonment.
The tribunal also handed varying prison terms to 25 other accused. Among those convicted, seven people including former Begum Rokeya University Vice-Chancellor Md Hasibur Rashid and Proctor Shariful Islam are currently in custody.
Others include former ASI Amir Hossain, constable Sujan Chandra Roy, Chhatra League leader Imran Chowdhury, former assistant registrar Rafiul Hasan Russel and former contractual staff member Anwar Parvez. Amir Hossain and Sujan Chandra were awarded the death penalty. The former BRUR vice-chancellor, who was absconding during the trial, was recently arrested.
Abu Sayeed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, was shot dead by police in Rangpur on 16 July 2024. The incident was later brought before the International Crimes Tribunal for investigation and trial.
The investigation agency submitted its report to the Chief Prosecutor’s Office on 24 June last year. The trial began on 6 August last year after charges were framed against 30 accused. The prosecution examined 25 witnesses, while the defence did not produce any witnesses.
