Bangladesh police arrested Tureen Afroz, a former prosecutor involved in high-profile war crimes trials, on charges of attempted murder. Afroz, a key figure in the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), was detained Monday night in connection with the 2024 student-led protests in Dhaka.
The charges come after an alleged shooting incident during the unrest, where protester Mohammed Jabbar, 21, was wounded. The protests were part of a broader movement against the ruling regime. Afroz, known for her role in securing death sentences for several Islamist leaders, is accused of being involved in the violence that followed the protests.
This arrest marks a significant development, as no former ICT prosecutor has been detained under such charges before. The arrest of Afroz comes amid ongoing political instability in Bangladesh, with her name now linked to the country’s tumultuous political landscape.
Afroz’s prosecution and the ICT trials, which resulted in the death sentences of prominent opposition figures, have been highly controversial. The international community and human rights groups have often criticized these trials, viewing them as politically motivated.
The case against Afroz adds to the growing list of arrests of individuals with ties to the previous government of Sheikh Hasina. Despite being a critical figure in Bangladesh’s war crimes tribunal, Afroz now faces grave accusations that further highlight the deepening political tensions in the country.
