Tribunal allows two-day interrogation of retired Major in crimes against humanity case

Investigators at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 have secured a two-day interrogation period for retired Major Muzaffar Hossain. The questioning is in connection with a crimes against humanity case linked to a July uprising.

Major Hossain will be interrogated at the Investigation Agency's safe house in Dhanmondi. The tribunal, presided over by Justice Nozrul Islam Chowdhury, also officially declared him arrested in the case after he was presented in court. Bangladesh Army authorities brought Hossain to the tribunal in compliance with a court order.

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investigators had found extensive communication between Muzaffar and Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury, a key figure in the 2007 army-backed caretaker government.

The prosecution had requested permission to interrogate Hossain, citing extensive communication found between him and Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury. Chowdhury is identified as a key figure in the 2007 army-backed caretaker government and is already accused in the same crimes against humanity case. ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam alleged that Hossain maintained regular contact with Chowdhury for the past 16 years.

Prosecutors also claim that Hossain frequently crossed into a neighboring country while evading authorities. According to the prosecution's allegations, Hossain was closely associated with Masud Uddin Chowdhury, who is accused of playing a role in conspiracies surrounding several general elections. Hossain has been shown arrested in the same case as Chowdhury, who is currently in custody.

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Muzaffar had remained in regular contact with Masud over the past 16 years.