TIB questions govt decision to keep accused army officers in Dhaka Cantonment

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised concern over the government's decision to keep military officers, accused by the International Crimes Tribunal -- of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and torture during the fallen authoritarian regime -- in military custody within Cantonment area. This decision is questionable in light of constitutional commitments and the principle of equal application of the law, the anti-graft watchdog said in a statement today. TIB called on the government to clarify the rationale and considerations behind the decision to treat military officers accused of crimes against humanity differently from other accused persons. Emphasising the fundamental principle that "all are equal before the law", the organisation has strongly urged the government to immediately withdraw this discriminatory decision. In...