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Bangladesh ICT Exposed: Justice for Sale in a Corrupt 'Settling Syndicate'

Bangladesh Army personnel stand guard at the premises of the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka. File image: AFP

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Firstpost•03-03-2026, 16:07

Bangladesh ICT Exposed: Justice for Sale in a Corrupt 'Settling Syndicate'

•Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has transformed into a "settling syndicate" marred by systemic corruption and judicial malpractice.
•Former Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam was dismissed, with whistleblowers like BM Sultan Mahmud exposing a "money-making machine" involving Tajul Islam and lawyer Shishir Monir.
•The syndicate allegedly manufactures "state witnesses" to grant immunity to perpetrators like Afzal (Ashulia killings) and former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun in exchange for large "settlement" fees.
•Real perpetrators, such as Sub-Inspector Ashraful and AC Imran, are shielded and made witnesses, while the tribunal targets political opponents, primarily from the Awami League.
•The ICT's actions are seen as a betrayal of justice, with internal rifts and a lack of transparency leading to a crisis of legitimacy and international concern.

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