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Crimes-against-humanity proceeding concerning the Shapla Chattar crackdown

ICT-2 has taken cognisance of formal charges concerning the 2013 Shapla Chattar events; 2026 reports describe a pre-trial proceeding and warrants for absconding accused.

Trial pending: The matter is awaiting trial.

A category describes the subject matter of a record; it does not independently establish liability or guilt.

Category: Human rights abuse
Jurisdiction: Bangladesh
Authority: International Crimes Tribunal
Court: International Crimes Tribunal-2
Filed: 20 Aug 2024
Last verified: 8 Aug 2026

Detailed description

This record connects the 2013 events with the tribunal proceedings reported after a complaint filed in 2024 and warrant and charge-related steps in 2025-26. The listed people have the legal position reported in the charge proceeding, not a final finding of responsibility or guilt.

People involved and exact roles

Sheikh Hasina

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named as an accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Hasanul Haq Inu

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Abdur Razzaque

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Dr. Dipu Moni

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Jahangir Kabir Nanak

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mahbubul Alam Hanif

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Hasan Mahmud

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Benazir Ahmed

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Ziaul Ahsan

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Aziz Ahmed

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Monirul Islam

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Harun Or Rashid

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Biplob Kumar Sarker

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Shamsul Haque Tuku

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

AFM Bahauddin Nasim

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Abdul Latif Siddique

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mrinal Kanti Das

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Omar Faruk Chowdhury

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Salahuddin Mahmud

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Imran H Sarker

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Shahriar Kabir

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mozammel Haque Babu

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Farzana Rupa

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Hasan Mahmud Khandaker

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

AKM Shahidul Hoque

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Timeline

5 May 2013
Hefazat rally
The context of the Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar.
6 May 2013
Operation and disputed casualty accounts
Sources published differing accounts of the operation, use of force, and casualty figures.
20 Aug 2024
Complaint filed
Later reporting says a complaint was filed before the tribunal in 2024.
12 Mar 2025
Arrest and production warrants
Reporting described arrest and production warrants for several accused before the ICT.
27 Jul 2026
Formal charges taken cognisance of
ICT-2 took cognisance of formal charges against Sheikh Hasina and 40 others, with warrants reported for absconding accused.

Evidence summary

Reporting refers to witness material, rights-group reports, human-rights research, and post-investigation tribunal allegations. Casualty figures and allegations differ by source and remain subject to trial.

Primary sources

Secondary/news sources

Shapla Chattar killings: Tribunal issues arrest warrant for Hasina, other absconding accused

The Business Standard · 27 Jul 2026

Report on ICT-2 taking cognisance of formal charges and issuing or maintaining warrant-related steps in the 2013 Shapla Chattar proceeding.

Reviewed

View news record

ICT-2 accepts charges against Hasina, 40 others in ‘Shapla Chattar’ crackdown case

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · 27 Jul 2026

BSS report on the formal-charge stage, custody production, and warrants in the pending ICT proceeding.

Reviewed

View news record

Shapla Chattar incident: ICT issues arrest warrants for Hasina, 4 others

The Daily Star · 12 Mar 2025

Report on an earlier warrant stage and prosecution allegations in the Shapla Chattar proceeding.

Reviewed

View news record

ICT accepts charges against Hasina, 40 others over 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown

bdnews24.com · 27 Jul 2026

Independent report on the complaint chronology, formal charges, warrants, and competing casualty accounts.

Reviewed

View news record

Subject responses

Corrections

Related cases

People involved and exact roles

Sheikh Hasina

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named as an accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Hasanul Haq Inu

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Abdur Razzaque

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Dr. Dipu Moni

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Jahangir Kabir Nanak

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mahbubul Alam Hanif

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Hasan Mahmud

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Benazir Ahmed

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Ziaul Ahsan

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Aziz Ahmed

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Monirul Islam

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Harun Or Rashid

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Biplob Kumar Sarker

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Shamsul Haque Tuku

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

AFM Bahauddin Nasim

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Abdul Latif Siddique

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mrinal Kanti Das

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Omar Faruk Chowdhury

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Salahuddin Mahmud

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Imran H Sarker

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Shahriar Kabir

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Mozammel Haque Babu

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Farzana Rupa

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Hasan Mahmud Khandaker

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

AKM Shahidul Hoque

Accused · Accused in the formal-charge proceeding

Named in reporting as accused in the formal-charge proceeding; this is not a final judgment.

Timeline

5 May 2013

Hefazat rally

The context of the Hefazat-e-Islam rally at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar.

6 May 2013

Operation and disputed casualty accounts

Sources published differing accounts of the operation, use of force, and casualty figures.

20 Aug 2024

Complaint filed

Later reporting says a complaint was filed before the tribunal in 2024.

12 Mar 2025

Arrest and production warrants

Reporting described arrest and production warrants for several accused before the ICT.

27 Jul 2026

Formal charges taken cognisance of

ICT-2 took cognisance of formal charges against Sheikh Hasina and 40 others, with warrants reported for absconding accused.

Secondary/news sources

Shapla Chattar killings: Tribunal issues arrest warrant for Hasina, other absconding accused

The Business Standard · 27 Jul 2026

Report on ICT-2 taking cognisance of formal charges and issuing or maintaining warrant-related steps in the 2013 Shapla Chattar proceeding.

Reviewed

View news record

ICT-2 accepts charges against Hasina, 40 others in ‘Shapla Chattar’ crackdown case

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha · 27 Jul 2026

BSS report on the formal-charge stage, custody production, and warrants in the pending ICT proceeding.

Reviewed

View news record

Shapla Chattar incident: ICT issues arrest warrants for Hasina, 4 others

The Daily Star · 12 Mar 2025

Report on an earlier warrant stage and prosecution allegations in the Shapla Chattar proceeding.

Reviewed

View news record

ICT accepts charges against Hasina, 40 others over 2013 Shapla Chattar crackdown

bdnews24.com · 27 Jul 2026

Independent report on the complaint chronology, formal charges, warrants, and competing casualty accounts.

Reviewed

View news record