{"id":32893,"date":"2026-03-10T12:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=32893"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:52:48","slug":"work-above-all-temptations-or-step-aside-ict-chief-prosecutor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=32893","title":{"rendered":"Work above all temptations or step aside: ICT Chief Prosecutor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief\u00a0Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam today said that after assuming office, he\u00a0instructed every prosecutor that anyone wishing to work with him must rise\u00a0above all greed and personal interests; otherwise, they should step aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Today, reports have been published regarding a prosecutor who has already\u00a0resigned, and whose resignation has been accepted. We will initiate an\u00a0internal investigation from the Office of the Chief Prosecutor,\" Md Aminul\u00a0Islam said at a press briefing this afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further said that the report they received contains a serious allegation,\u00a0which should not have been brought against any of their prosecutors. Legal\u00a0action would be taken if a formal complaint is submitted regarding the\u00a0matter, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to journalists at the Chief Prosecutor's Office, he added that he\u00a0has taken initiatives to make the ICT more dynamic. He held meetings with\u00a0case investigators and prosecutors, and has already taken custody of the\u00a0files of several cases. 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