ICT-2 Verdict Set in BRUR Student Killing Case
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 is scheduled to pronounce judgment tomorrow in a crime against humanity case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University (BRUR) student Abu Sayed during the July Mass Uprising.
The three-member tribunal headed by Justice Nazrul Islam Mazumder on March 5 fixed April 9 for delivering the verdict in the case.
On January 27, the tribunal kept the case under CAV (curia advisari vult), a Latin legal term meaning the court awaits its verdict, after concluding the hearing.
Earlier, on January 25, the prosecution sought the maximum punishment for the accused, while the defence pleaded for their acquittal.
Six of the 30 accused were produced before the tribunal at the last hearing.
They are former BRUR proctor Shariful Islam, former assistant registrar Rafiul Hasan Russel, former staffer Md Anwar Pervej, former assistant sub-inspector Amir Hossain, former constable Sujan Chandra Roy and former BRUR Chhatra League general secretary Imran Chowdhury Akash.
The tribunal framed charges against all 30 accused on August 6, 2025.
Earlier, on June 30, 2025, the ICT-2 issued arrest warrants against 26 fugitives, including former BRUR vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Hasibur Rashid.
The investigation agency submitted its report on June 24, 2025, accusing 30 individuals, including the former commissioner of Rangpur Metropolitan Police.
According to the prosecution, on July 16, 2024, shortly before Abu Sayed's death, the then proctor allegedly forced students off the campus with the help of Chhatra League activists, after which two policemen reportedly fired at Abu Sayed at close range.
Abu Sayed's family filed the complaint on January 13, 2025, naming 25 individuals.
