Prosecution pleads for framing charges in Jatrabari Taim killing case

The prosecution at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Wednewsday pleaded for framing charges against all the 11 accused in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of college student Imam Hasan Taim in the capital's Jatrabari area during the July Mass Uprising.

Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam made the plea while taking part in the hearing on the matter. The tribunal later adjourned the hearing till February 2, when the defence is scheduled to argue on the matter.

The tribunal on December 24, 2025, took cognisance of the formal charge filed against 11 accused, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman.

Taim, a second-year student of Adamjee Nagar Government College in Narayanganj, was shot at close range on July 20 near the Kajla footbridge under Jatrabari Police Station.

According to the prosecution, police personnel later took Taim to Jatrabari Police Station, where he subsequently died after being subjected to torture.

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