DHAKA, Jan 14, 2026 (BSS) - The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 today 
set January 20 for placing arguments in the crimes against humanity case 
filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) student Abu 
Sayed during the July Mass Uprising.

The three-judge panel of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 led by 
Justice Md Nozrul Islam Chowdhury passed the order as the testimony in the 
case came to an end today. A total of 25 prosecution witnesses including the 
investigation officer (IO) testified in the case.

Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam, prosecutors Md Mizanul Islam and Gazi 
MH Tamim took part in the hearing for the prosecution, while advocate Aminul 
Gani Titu argued for accused former BRUR Proctor Shariful Islam and Advocate 
Sujad Miah stood as state-appointed defence counsel for the other fugitive 
accused.

Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam in his opening statement, described Abu 
Sayed as a symbol of courage in the July Mass Uprising. 

Six-- former BRUR proctor Shariful Islam, former assistant registrar Rafiul 
Hasan Russel, former staffer Md Anwar Pervej, former assistant sub-inspector 
Amir Hossain, former constable Sujan Chandra Roy, and former BRUR Chhatra 
League general secretary Imran Chowdhury Akash-- of the 30 accused were 
produced before the tribunal today.

The tribunal framed charges against all 30 accused on August 6, 2025. 

Advocate Azizur Rahman Dulu represented Sujan Chandra Roy; Advocate Aminul 
Gani Titu appeared for Shariful Islam; and Advocate Salauddin Regan 
represented Imran Chowdhury Akash.

The tribunal appointed six state defence counsels on July 22 to represent 
fugitives in absentia. ICT-2 issued arrest warrants on June 30 against 26 
fugitives, including former BRUR vice-chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Md Hasibur 
Rashid.

The investigation agency submitted its report on June 24, accusing 30 
individuals, including the former commissioner of Rangpur Metropolitan 
Police. Four arrestees were interrogated on June 18 and 19 after the tribunal 
formally showed them arrested on April 9.

According to the prosecution, on July 16, 2024, shortly before Sayed's death, 
the then-proctor allegedly forced students off campus with the help of 
Chhatra League activists, after which two policemen fired on Sayed at close 
range.

Sayed's family filed a complaint on January 13, 2025, naming 25 individuals.