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Bangladesh is set to formally begin trial proceedings on Monday, July 27, over the 2013 Shapla Chattar killings, a case long linked to allegations of excessive force during a mass rally.
Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam announced the development on Saturday while speaking at a seminar on human rights and justice for victims held at the CIRDAP Auditorium.
He stated that the tribunal has been carrying out a thorough and high-priority investigation into the incident. So far, 58 out of 61 individuals listed as killed by rights group Odhikar have been identified.
The incident dates back to the night of May 5, 2013, when law enforcement agencies launched an operation at Shapla Chattar, where Hefazat-e-Islam had been holding a large rally.
According to witness accounts and allegations, electricity to the area was cut after 11:00 p.m., before a joint operation involving police, RAB, and BGB forces began. Protesters were reportedly dispersed using sound grenades, gunfire, and baton charges.
The upcoming trial is seen as a significant step toward addressing long-standing demands for accountability and justice related to the incident.
