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Trial targeted freedom fighter officers

The Daily Star

Type: INVESTIGATIVE_REPORT
Document: Not stated
Jurisdiction: Not stated
Published: 28 Apr 2014
Accessed: 21 Aug 2026
Verification: Reviewed

Short excerpt

Investigative report describing the 1981 field general court martial, its Chittagong jail venue, July 10-28 timetable, death and prison sentences, rejected civilian-lawyer requests, appeal barriers, and later criticism of the process.

Supported claims

Field general court martial began at Chittagong Central Jail on July 10, 1981
The trial charged officers over Ziaur Rahman's assassination and mutiny
The report presents procedural criticism, including defence and appeal limitations

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