Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the government is considering forming International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-3 to expedite trials of serious crimes, including enforced disappearances.

Speaking to journalists after inspecting the ICT building and its adjoining areas this morning, Nazrul said, “We are giving the highest priority to crimes against humanity. We are committed to ensuring justice for all crimes committed by the previous government, including killings, enforced disappearances, and torture.”

He said that once the tin-shed building currently housing ICT-2, adjacent to the main tribunal building, becomes vacant, it could be used to establish ICT-3.

“If this can be done, trials of enforced disappearances and other international crimes will be expedited,” he added.

Nazrul also said the dedication of judges, prosecutors, and investigation teams working on cases related to crimes against humanity.

“In the interest of the country and the restoration of democracy, it is essential to uphold justice, the rule of law, and human rights. The trial of horrific crimes—such as the killing of more than a thousand students and people during the July uprising and the maiming of thousands more—is indispensable and inevitable. From the beginning, we have remained steadfast in this pursuit of justice, and we are satisfied with the current pace of proceedings,” he said.

Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan, Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman, ICT Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam, and other prosecutors were also present during the visit.

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