Aminul Islam appointed chief prosecutor of ICT

The government has appointed Supreme Court lawyer Aminul Islam as the new chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal.

The Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry issued a notification on Monday confirming the appointment. 

According to the notice, Aminul Islam will lead prosecution work at the tribunal until further orders.

The notification, signed by Solicitor Md Manjurul Hossain, also said the earlier appointment of Tajul Islam as chief prosecutor has been cancelled.

Tajul Islam was appointed to the post on September 5, 2024, following the fall of the Awami League government.