International Crimes Tribunal Hears Testimony on 2015 BNP Killings
Testimony was recorded at International Crimes Tribunal-2 regarding the alleged extrajudicial killings of two BNP leaders in 2015. Four individuals, including former MP Abul Hasanat Abdullah, have been accused in the case.
On August 19, 2026, the International Crimes Tribunal-2 in Bangladesh recorded formal testimonies concerning the alleged extrajudicial killings of two political leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which took place back in the year 2015. The judicial proceedings at the tribunal center on serious allegations involving the deaths of victims identified as Kabir Molla and Tipu Hawlader within the Agailjhara area.
During the court session, Ashikur Rahman Asif provided an official testimony on behalf of the bereaved families of the deceased victims, Kabir Molla and Tipu Hawlader. During the presentation of the testimony before the tribunal bench, Ashikur Rahman Asif stated regarding the circumstances surrounding the death, 'বাবাকে বন্দুকযুদ্ধে হত্যা করা হয়' (the father was killed in a gunfight).
The legal case formally names four primary accused individuals, among them former Member of Parliament Abul Hasanat Abdullah. The wider web of institutions and political entities mentioned in connection to the broader context of the events and the judicial background includes the opposition party BNP, Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Chhatra Dal, the ruling Awami League party, the Detective Branch (DB) police, as well as the Agailjhara and Wazirpur police stations.
As the legal proceedings progress at International Crimes Tribunal-2, law enforcement and judicial authorities have confirmed that two specific individuals implicated in the charges, Mahabul Islam and Jasim Uddin, have already been successfully arrested. Alongside these detained suspects, other individuals whose names appear within the records of the case documentation include Ehsanullah and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasanat Abdullah, though specific roles vary across the broader investigative scope.
The ongoing hearings mark a significant development in the pursuit of accountability for alleged abuses and extrajudicial actions dating back to 2015. The International Crimes Tribunal continues to examine the gathered evidence, witness accounts, and formal statements submitted by families and legal representatives as the judicial process moves forward to address the multi-layered accusations.
