Today the Tribunal heard matters in the following cases:
Today in the Chowdhury case the Defense concluded the examination in chief of Defense witness 1, the Defendant. The case was then adjourned until 4 July 2013. The Tribunal had scheduled Prosecution witness 5 to testify in the case against Mobarak Hossain. However, Tribunal adjourned the proceedings of the case until tomorrow, 3 July 2013. Continue reading
Today the Tribunal heard matters in the following cases:
In the AKM Yusuf case, today was fixed for hearing on charge framing. However, the Tribunal heard an application filed by the Prosecution requesting that the case be transferred to Tribunal 2 for speedy disposal. The Prosecution submitted that the number of cases pending before Tribunal 2 is less than Tribunal 1. The Defense submitted that Mizanul Islam is conducting this case, and as he is usually transported by wheelchair, he would face significant difficulty in attempting to enter into Tribunal 2 (the room for Tribunal 1 is much larger than Tribunal 2). The requested that the Tribunal keep the case in Tribunal 1. After hearing both the sides, Tribunal granted the application and transferred the case to Tribunal 2. The Tribunal then moved to the Chowdhury case, in which the Defendant testified for the eight day. The Tribunal then adjourned the proceedings of the case until tomorrow, 2 July 2013. Continue reading
Today the Tribunal heard matters in the following cases:
In the ongoing investigation of ATM Azharul Islam , the Prosecution submitted its progress report and requested an additional two weeks time for submission of the Formal Charge. The Tribunal granted the request and scheduled the next hearing for 15 July 2013. In the Chowdhury case the Tribunal heard the ongoing testimony of the Defendant, Salauddin Qader Chowdhury, who testified as Defense witness 1 for the seventh day. They then adjourned the proceedings until 1 July 2013. Continue reading
Today the Tribunal heard matters in the following cases:
In the Motiur Rahman Nizami case the Defense conducted the cross-examination of the Prosecution Witness 11, Shamsul Haque alias Nannu, who testified in support of charge 2 and 15. The Tribunal then adjourned the proceedings of the case until tomorrow, 7 July 2013.
Cross-Examination of PW 11
During examination-in-chief, the witness testified that on 24 March, 1971, a shopkeeper named Sikander Ali told him that that the Secretary of Islami Chattra Shangho, Motiur Rahman Nizami, along with Maulana Ishaq, Maulana Sobhan, Rafiqun Nabi alias Bablu formed a group sitting at the Pabna Aliya Madrassa. He told the witness that the group was composed of activists of Islami Chhatra Shangho and Jamaat-e-Islami and planned to assist the Pakistani Army. The Defense asked the witness about Sikendar Ali and the name of the other members of the group that was allegedly formed. Continue reading
Today the Tribunal heard matters in the following cases:
In the Motiur Rahman Nizami case, the Defense conducted the cross-examination of the Prosecution Witness 11, Shamsul Haque alias Nannu. Nannu testified in support of charges 2 and 15. Thereafter, Tribunal adjourned the proceedings of the case until tomorrow, 27 June. In the Chowdhury case passed an order in response to the three Defense applications presented yesterday, 24 June 2013. The Tribunal was scheduled to continue hearing the testimony of Chowdhury, who took the stand as Defense witness 1. However, the Defense requested adjournment due to illness of the Accused. Thereafter, the Tribunal adjourned the proceedings of the case fixing 30 June 2013 for recording the testimony of the Defense witness. Continue reading
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