Dhaka, Jun 03 (V7N) – BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has submitted a formal complaint to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) concerning his own disappearance, demanding justice and accountability for what he describes as a state-sponsored crime.

The complaint was lodged on Tuesday (June 3). Earlier, on October 15, Salahuddin had filed a similar complaint with the Commission on Disappearances.

Speaking to reporters after submitting the latest complaint, Salahuddin expressed frustration over the lack of visible progress on the matter. He confirmed that a case regarding his disappearance and attempted murder would soon be formally filed with the tribunal.

"No meaningful action has been taken so far," said Salahuddin. "Those responsible for the enforced disappearance and other violations must face justice, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina."

In his complaint, Salahuddin named seven individuals, including:

  • Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

  • Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal

  • Former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed

  • Former Special Branch Chief Md. Monirul Islam

  • Former law enforcement officials Asaduzzaman and Ziaul Ahsan

He also urged the commission to take action against individuals already apprehended in connection with disappearances and to launch efforts to trace those who remain at large.

"It is the duty of this government to bring every perpetrator under the law, including former army officer Ziaul Hasan. The culture of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings must be eradicated from Bangladesh once and for all," Salahuddin added.

Salahuddin Ahmed, a former state minister, was reported missing in March 2015 from Dhaka and reappeared two months later in Shillong, India, under mysterious circumstances. His case has long been a subject of national and international attention, symbolizing broader concerns over enforced disappearances in Bangladesh.

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