Over 150 serving and retired Bangladesh Army officers are under investigation by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for alleged human rights violations. The officers face accusations of enforced disappearances, student killings, and violence against dissenters. Sources suggest new charge sheets and arrest warrants could be issued between Tuesday and Thursday.
The ICT is also preparing charges against all army chiefs who served from 2009 to 2025. During last year’s anti-Hasina protests, hundreds of civilians and students reportedly died in clashes with security forces. The tribunal may also name top officials from the Air Force and Navy for their involvement.
Sources said the inquiry includes senior officials who held sensitive positions under Sheikh Hasina’s regime, including DGFI, NSI, and RAB. Two ISI officers reportedly arrived in Dhaka in August to coordinate with ICT investigators and advisors linked to the current interim government.
Investigators also warned of radicalised pro-Jamaat officers planning internal violence within the army. On Thursday, the ICT filed a charge sheet against 11 senior officers, including eight generals. Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named as the principal accused in the case.
