The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam today spoke at the annual general meeting of the Supreme Court Reporters Forum (SRF) in the capital's Dhaka Club. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, June 20, 2026 (BSS) - The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam today said the country's media played a crucial 
role in the 2024 July Mass Uprising.

"The media played a crucial role in the 2024 July Mass Uprising. The nation could not have become united if the media had not at that time disseminated accurate information, the true picture of events, and the programmes of the protesters," he said while addressing the annual general meeting of the Supreme Court Reporters Forum (SRF) in the capital's Dhaka Club this noon.

"After a long time, a democratic system of governance has been established in Bangladesh, and through this, the media in the country has now gained the opportunity to work independently," he added.

Regarding cases at the International Crimes Tribunal, the Chief Prosecutor said that given the rate at which cases are being received and the manner in which prosecution investigation reports are being submitted, he believes there may be a need to expand the Tribunal and the prosecution team. He also said that the number of officials in the investigation agency may need to be increased.

The chief prosecutor further stated that they are trying to conduct the tribunal's judicial proceedings with the highest level of honesty and impartiality.