Trial of two Netrakona 'Razakars' begins

The war crimes case against two alleged Netrakona "Razakars" began yesterday with the prosecution reading out some parts of the 24-page opening statement, saying they would be able to prove the six charges using documentary evidence and witnesses' testimonies.

Though the prosecution brought their first witness to testify, the three-member International Crimes Tribunal-1 fixed April 12 for recording the testimony as the defence sought more time for preparations.

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Obaidul Haque alias Taher and Ataur Rahman Noni were allegedly involved in genocide and crimes against humanity in Netrakona during the 1971 Liberation War.

Meanwhile, the tribunal adjourned until April 15 hearing of a contempt petition against Tajul Islam, a counsel of war criminal ATM Azharul Islam, and five leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami and pro-Jamaat student organisation Islami Chattra Shibir for their statements before the media following a verdict.