Dhaka: A Bangladeshi war crimes court on Monday indicted Delawar Hossain Sayedee, a leader of Bangladesh’s largest Islamic party for atrocities, genocide, arson, rape and religious persecution in 1971, news agencies reported.
According to reports, he will be tried at the tribunal set up last year to investigate those accused of crimes committed during the nine-month war against Pakistan.
The reports said Judge Nizamul Haq read out the charges to Sayedee in a crowded Dhaka courtroom..
The Bangladesh government says up to three million people were killed in the war.
Dear TNT Reader,
At The News Tribe, our mission is to bring you free, independent, and unbiased news and content that keeps you informed and empowered. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, as we understand that we are a platform for truth.
Apart from independent global news coverage, we also commit our unique focus on the Muslim world. In an age marked by the troubling rise of Islamophobia and widespread misrepresentation of Muslims in Western media, we strive to provide accurate and fair coverage.
But to continue doing so, we need your support. Even a small donation of 1$ can make a big difference. Your contribution will help us maintain the quality of our news and counteract the negative narratives that are so prevalent.
Please consider donating today to ensure we can keep delivering the news that matters. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world, and work towards a more inclusive, informed global society.
Donate Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription