Formal charge filed against ex-DU VC, 7 others over July uprising crimes

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday filed a formal charge against eight people, including former Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ASM Maksud Kamal, over their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the July 2024 Mass Uprising on the university campus.

Prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim confirmed the development to reporters but declined to disclose the identities of the other accused, saying some of them are still at large and could go into hiding if their names are made public.

“During the July Mass Uprising, the then central leaders of Chhatra League and several people, including then VC of Dhaka University, made provocative statements and conspired to facilitate attacks on the protesters. They attempted and abetted such acts. On these allegations, we filed a formal charge today,” the prosecutor said.