Bangladesh court detains army officers for landmark trial

Police personnel escort detained army officers to the International Crimes Tribunal court in Dhaka on October 22, 2025, over charges of crimes against humanity. A Bangladeshi court remanded in custody on October 22, 15 high-ranking army officers on charges of enforced disappearances and atrocities committed during the 2024 uprising that toppled the government. - AFP

DHAKA: A Bangladeshi court remanded in custody on Wednesday (Oct 22) 15 high-ranking army officers on charges of enforced disappearances and atrocities committed during the 2024 uprising that toppled the government.

It is first time that formal charges have been brought for enforced disappearances in Bangladesh, and the first time so many senior military officials have faced a civilian trial.