Md Aminul Islam, newly-appointed Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Feb 23, 2026 (BSS) - Md Aminul Islam, newly-appointed Chief Prosecutor 
of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), today assured that those who have 
committed no wrongdoing will not face any harassment.

"Those who have committed no wrongdoing will not face harassment through 
prosecution, but the real perpetrators will receive the punishment they 
deserve," he told reporters at the tribunal premises after assuming office 
this afternoon.

Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam added that he will make every effort to 
support the tribunal's judicial work in line with the aspirations of the 
martyrs of the July Mass Uprising. He emphasized that ongoing and upcoming 
trials at the tribunal will be conducted diligently, ensuring that innocent 
individuals are protected from misuse of prosecution, while actual offenders 
face proper justice.

The newly-appointed chief prosecutor arrived at the tribunal premises around 
2 pm, and his predecessor, Muhammad Tajul Islam, handed over the charge at 
the Office of the ICT Chief Prosecutor around 2:15 pm. 

Later, the chief prosecutor exchanged greetings with the prosecutors present.

The government appointed Md Aminul Islam as ICT Chief Prosecutor, granting 
him the status, rank, and privileges of the Attorney General of Bangladesh.

Earlier in the day, the Solicitor Wing of the Law and Justice Division issued 
a gazette notification stating that the appointment would take effect 
immediately. The notification, signed by Solicitor Md Monjurul Hossain, also 
cancelled the appointment of Advocate Muhammad Tajul Islam as ICT Chief 
Prosecutor.