Bangladesh's chief prosecutor has asked the country's National Central Bureau (NCB) to take steps to secure an Interpol Red Notice against former army chief Gen (retd) Aziz Ahmed over a case of crimes against humanity linked to a 2013 crackdown.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-says-sheikh-hasina-s-india-media-appearance-hurt-ties-calls-it-an-affront-to-sovereignty-1785977377689">'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference</a>&nbsp;The chief prosecutor's office of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sent a letter to the inspector general of police and the additional IGP in charge of the NCB at Police Headquarters, seeking necessary action in accordance with Interpol regulations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dhaka-says-propitious-environment-needed-for-bangladesh-pm-rahman-s-india-visit-restates-hasina-extradition-demand-1786866065947">Dhaka says ‘propitious environment’ needed for Bangladesh PM Rahman’s India visit; restates Hasina extradition demand</a>&nbsp;The letter was signed by ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday (Aug 19), Aminul confirmed the move and said his office had established that Aziz was living abroad. The case concerns the crackdown on activists of Hefazat-e-Islam at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar and in Narayanganj on May 5-6, 2013. The allegations relate to genocide and crimes against humanity.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sheikh-hasina-first-public-appearance-since-ouster-bangladesh-return-1785679900145">Sheikh Hasina to make first public appearance since ouster, says 'I may be killed' ahead of Bangladesh return</a>&nbsp;Last month, ICT-2 accepted formal charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, two journalists and 38 others in connection with the 2013 crackdown. The tribunal later issued arrest warrants against 30 accused who are believed to be absconding, including Aziz.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unnecessary-disputes-could-help-ousted-forces-make-comeback-bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-warns-ahead-of-sheikh-hasina-s-delhi-pc-1785921992619">‘Disputes could help ousted forces make comeback’: Bangladesh PM warns ahead of Sheikh Hasina’s Delhi PC</a>&nbsp;The request for an Interpol Red Notice is aimed at seeking international cooperation in locating and potentially securing the arrest of the former army chief, subject to the applicable Interpol procedures.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-sheikh-hasina-wants-to-return-to-bangladesh-despite-death-sentence-and-what-it-means-for-india-wion-decodes-1784188338609">Why Sheikh Hasina wants to return to Bangladesh despite death sentence —and what it means for India | WION Decodes</a>

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor requested an Interpol Red Notice for former army chief Gen (retd) Aziz Ahmed, who is currently living abroad, over alleged 2013 crimes against humanity.

Bangladesh's chief prosecutor has asked the country's National Central Bureau (NCB) to take steps to secure an Interpol Red Notice against former army chief Gen (retd) Aziz Ahmed over a case of crimes against humanity linked to a 2013 crackdown. Also read: 'Affront to our sovereignty': Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina's Delhi press conference The chief prosecutor's office of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) sent a letter to the inspector general of police and the additional IGP in charge of the NCB at Police Headquarters, seeking necessary action in accordance with Interpol regulations. Also read: Dhaka says ‘propitious environment’ needed for Bangladesh PM Rahman’s India visit; restates Hasina extradition demand The letter was signed by ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday (Aug 19), Aminul confirmed the move and said his office had established that Aziz was living abroad. The case concerns the crackdown on activists of Hefazat-e-Islam at Motijheel's Shapla Chattar and in Narayanganj on May 5-6, 2013. The allegations relate to genocide and crimes against humanity. Also read: Sheikh Hasina to make first public appearance since ouster, says 'I may be killed' ahead of Bangladesh return Last month, ICT-2 accepted formal charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, two journalists and 38 others in connection with the 2013 crackdown. The tribunal later issued arrest warrants against 30 accused who are believed to be absconding, including Aziz.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor requested an Interpol Red Notice for former army chief Gen (retd) Aziz Ahmed, who is currently living abroad, over alleged 2013 crimes against humanity.

Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice for ex-army chief Aziz Ahmed. Details here

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Bangladesh seeks Interpol Red Notice for ex-army chief Aziz Ahmed. Details here