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- Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader allegedly instructed then ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak to slow internet services during the July 2024 uprising.
- A recorded phone conversation was presented as evidence at the International Crimes Tribunal-2.
- Palak reportedly told Quader he needed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's approval before taking such action.
A recorded phone conversation, allegedly capturing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader instructing then state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak to throttle internet services during the July 2024 uprising, was presented as evidence.
The recording was submitted to the International Crimes Tribunal-2 on the third day of its arguments in a case concerning crimes against humanity. The prosecution highlighted the conversation as crucial evidence, suggesting it demonstrates an attempt to control information flow during a period of unrest.
According to the presented conversation, Palak informed Quader that he would require approval from the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before implementing any measures to slow down internet services. This exchange forms a key part of the prosecution's case against Quader and six others.
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