
DHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) - The prosecution at the International Crimes
Tribunal (ICT)-2 today pleaded for framing charges against all the 11 accused
in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of college student Imam
Hasan Taim in the capital's Jatrabari area during the July Mass Uprising.
Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam made the plea, while taking part in the
hearing on the matter. The tribunal later adjourned the hearing till February
2, when the defence is scheduled to argue on the matter.
The tribunal on December 24, 2025, took cognizance of the formal charge filed
against 11 accused, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)
Commissioner Habibur Rahman.
Taim, a second-year student of Adamjee Nagar Government College in
Narayanganj, was shot at close range on July 20 near the Kajla footbridge
under Jatrabari Police Station.
According to the prosecution, police personnel later took Taim to Jatrabari
Police Station, where he subsequently died after being subjected to torture.