Highlights
- Fazlur Rahman submitted a written unconditional apology in an contempt of court case.
- Tribunal will hold a hearing on December 8.
- The contempt charge was filed after his comments about the tribunal in a TV talk show.
- Tribunal earlier ordered him to appear in person.
BNP leader Fazlur Rahman has submitted a written and unconditional apology to the International Crimes Tribunal in a contempt of court case.
The tribunal has fixed December 8 for the next hearing on this matter.
Chief Prosecutor Confirms the Apology
On Wednesday (December 3), Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam briefed the press at the tribunal premises.
He confirmed that Fazlur Rahman had formally apologized in writing.
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Background of the Contempt Case
Earlier on November 26, a contempt of court allegation was filed against Fazlur Rahman.
The charge came after he made negative comments about the tribunal during a TV talk show.
Because of these remarks, on November 30, the tribunal ordered the BNP leader to appear in person on December 8 and explain his statements.
What He Said in the Talk Show
According to the complaint, Fazlur Rahman said the following during the show:
“এই কোর্টের গঠনপ্রক্রিয়া বলে, এই কোর্টে বিচার হইতে পারে না। এই কোর্টে যারা বিচার করছেন, আমার ধারণা এদের মধ্যে ভেতরে একটা কথা আছে।”
Translation: “Considering how this court was formed, trials cannot take place here. Those who are delivering judgments here, I believe there is something going on inside them.”
Source: Jamuna TV
