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'''Muhammad Kamaruzzaman''' is the senior assistant secretary general of the political party [[Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami]].<ref name=AD1>{{cite web | url=http://www.amardeshonline.com/pages/details/2013/04/17/196443#.UXCWDUrx8lQ | title=মানবতাবিরোধী অপরাধ : কামারুজ্জামানের মামলার রায় যে কোন দিন (Crimes against humanity: The verdict of Kamaruzzaman's case any day now) | publisher=[[Amar Desh]] | date=2013-04-17 | accessdate=2013-04-19}}</ref> He is also the editor of the ''Weekly Sonar Bangla''.<ref name=WSB>{{cite web | url=http://www.weeklysonarbangla.net/ | title=Weekly Sonar Bangla | accessdate=2013-05-09}}</ref> |
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Kamaruzzaman is facing seven charges under the [[International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]] of crimes against humanity committed during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name=DS1>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/closing-arguments-against-kamaruzzaman-starts-sunday/|title=Closing arguments against Kamaruzzaman starts Sunday|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]}}</ref> After [[2012 ICT Skype controversy|conversations and emails]] between the judge and an Brussels-based lawyer were published, revealing governmental influence in the tribunal,<ref Name=Economist1>{{cite web|url=http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21568349-week-chairman-bangladeshs-international-crimes-tribunal-resigned-we-explain |title=The trial of the birth of a nation |publisher=[[The Economist]] |date=December 15, 2012 |accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> an application was submitted on behalf of Kamaruzzaman for a retrial. This application was rejected.<ref name=AD2>{{cite web|url=http://www.amardeshonline.com/pages/details/2013/01/13/182638#.UWyocErx8lQ|title=স্কাইপ কেলেঙ্কারি : মাওলানা সাঈদীর বিরুদ্ধে ফের যুক্তি উপস্থাপন হচ্ছে আজ (Skype scandal: Fair arguments against Maulana Sayeedi are now being presented)|publisher=[[Amar Desh]]}}</ref> |
Kamaruzzaman is facing seven charges under the [[International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]] of crimes against humanity committed during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name=DS1>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/closing-arguments-against-kamaruzzaman-starts-sunday/|title=Closing arguments against Kamaruzzaman starts Sunday|publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]}}</ref> After [[2012 ICT Skype controversy|conversations and emails]] between the judge and an Brussels-based lawyer were published, revealing governmental influence in the tribunal,<ref Name=Economist1>{{cite web|url=http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21568349-week-chairman-bangladeshs-international-crimes-tribunal-resigned-we-explain |title=The trial of the birth of a nation |publisher=[[The Economist]] |date=December 15, 2012 |accessdate=2013-04-16}}</ref> an application was submitted on behalf of Kamaruzzaman for a retrial. This application was rejected.<ref name=AD2>{{cite web|url=http://www.amardeshonline.com/pages/details/2013/01/13/182638#.UWyocErx8lQ|title=স্কাইপ কেলেঙ্কারি : মাওলানা সাঈদীর বিরুদ্ধে ফের যুক্তি উপস্থাপন হচ্ছে আজ (Skype scandal: Fair arguments against Maulana Sayeedi are now being presented)|publisher=[[Amar Desh]]}}</ref> |
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The tribunal has announced that it would be announcing its verdict in Kamaruzzaman's case on 9 May 2013.<ref name=DS1>{{cite web | url=http://www.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/50992/ | title=Verdict Thursday | publisher=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] | date=2013-05-08 | accessdate=2013-05-09}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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Kamaruzzaman was born on 4 July 1952 in [[Sherpur District|Sherpur]], [[Bangladesh]]. He studied journalism at [[Dhaka University]]. {{fact}} |
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==Career== |
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Kamaruzzaman became a journalist at the Weekly Sonar Bangla in the 1980s<ref name=NA>{{cite web | url=http://newagebd.com/detail.php?date=2013-02-14&nid=40082#.UYtJCUrx8lQ | title=National Press Club cancels membership of Quader Molla, Kamaruzzaman | publisher=New Age | date=2013-02-13 | accessdate=2013-05-09}}</ref>, later taking the role of editor.<ref name=WSB/> |
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In four successive elections between [[Bangladeshi general election, 1991|1991]] and [[Bangladeshi general election, 2008|2008]] Kamaruzzaman unsuccessfully contested the seat [[Sherpur-1 (Jatiyo Sangshad constituency)|Sherpur-1]] for Jamaat-e-Islami, losing the last three times to the [[Awami League]] candidate Md. Atiur Rahman Atik.<ref name=BD09>{{cite book | title=পরিসংখ্যান প্রতিবেদন: ৯ম জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন (Statistics report: Ninth Jatiya Sangshad Election) | author=Bangladesh Election Commission | year=2012}}</ref> |
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Under pressure from Shahbag protesters, Kamaruzzaman's membership of the National Press Club was cancelled on 13 February 2013.<ref name=NA/> |
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==War crimes trial== |
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Kamuruzzaman was initially arrested on 13 July 2010 and detained for over a year without being formally informed of charges. In November 2011 the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention adopted the opinion that the detention was disproportional and breached human rights conventions.<ref name=UNWG>{{cite web | url=http://www.internationallawbureau.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/UN-Working-Group-ICT-Opinion.pdf | title=Opinion No. 66/2011 | publisher=United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention | date=2011-11-23 | accessdate=2013-05-09}}</ref> |
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Kamaruzzaman, along with was charged on seven counts of crimes against humanity during the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] in 1971, including murder and torture of unarmed civilians. He denied all charges.<ref name=DS1/> Opposition parties [[Jamaat-e-Islami]] and the [[Bangladesh National Party|BNP]] accused the prime minister [[Sheikh Hasina]] of using the tribunal to persecute them, however the government has stated that justice was the priority.<ref name=reuters>{{cite web | url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/05/08/uk-bangladesh-warcrime-trial-idUKBRE9470SP20130508 | title=Bangladesh braces for unrest as judges prepare war crime verdict | publisher=[[Reuters]] | date=2013-05-08 | accessdate=2013-05-09}}</ref> In December 2012, [[2012 ICT Skype controversy|conversations and emails]] between the judge and an Brussels-based lawyer were published, which according to [[The Economist]] revealed governmental influence in the [[International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]] as well as inappropriate contact between the chief judge and the prosecution.<ref Name=Economist1/> In response, an application was submitted on behalf of Kamaruzzaman for a retrial, which was rejected.<ref name=AD2/> |
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The final arguments of the trial closed on 14 April 2013, with the verdict expected on 8 May.<ref name=DS1/><ref name=WSB2>{{cite web | url=http://www.weeklysonarbangla.net/news_details.php?newsid=9144 | title=একটি অভিযোগেও কামারুজ্জামানকে শাস্তি দেয়ার মতো উপাদান নেই (Not one allegation has the substance to warrant punishment) | publisher=Weekly Sonar Bangla | date=2013-04-19 | accessdate=2013-05-09}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:08, 9 May 2013
Muhammad Kamaruzzaman | |
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| Born | Muhammad Kamaruzzaman July 4, 1952 |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University |
| Political party | Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami |
Muhammad Kamaruzzaman is the senior assistant secretary general of the political party Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.[1] He is also the editor of the Weekly Sonar Bangla.[2]
Kamaruzzaman is facing seven charges under the International Crimes Tribunal of crimes against humanity committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War.[3] After conversations and emails between the judge and an Brussels-based lawyer were published, revealing governmental influence in the tribunal,[4] an application was submitted on behalf of Kamaruzzaman for a retrial. This application was rejected.[5]
The tribunal has announced that it would be announcing its verdict in Kamaruzzaman's case on 9 May 2013.[3]
Early life
Kamaruzzaman was born on 4 July 1952 in Sherpur, Bangladesh. He studied journalism at Dhaka University. [citation needed]
Career
Kamaruzzaman became a journalist at the Weekly Sonar Bangla in the 1980s[6], later taking the role of editor.[2]
In four successive elections between 1991 and 2008 Kamaruzzaman unsuccessfully contested the seat Sherpur-1 for Jamaat-e-Islami, losing the last three times to the Awami League candidate Md. Atiur Rahman Atik.[7]
Under pressure from Shahbag protesters, Kamaruzzaman's membership of the National Press Club was cancelled on 13 February 2013.[6]
War crimes trial
Kamuruzzaman was initially arrested on 13 July 2010 and detained for over a year without being formally informed of charges. In November 2011 the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention adopted the opinion that the detention was disproportional and breached human rights conventions.[8]
Kamaruzzaman, along with was charged on seven counts of crimes against humanity during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, including murder and torture of unarmed civilians. He denied all charges.[3] Opposition parties Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP accused the prime minister Sheikh Hasina of using the tribunal to persecute them, however the government has stated that justice was the priority.[9] In December 2012, conversations and emails between the judge and an Brussels-based lawyer were published, which according to The Economist revealed governmental influence in the International Crimes Tribunal as well as inappropriate contact between the chief judge and the prosecution.[4] In response, an application was submitted on behalf of Kamaruzzaman for a retrial, which was rejected.[5]
The final arguments of the trial closed on 14 April 2013, with the verdict expected on 8 May.[3][10]
References
- ^ "মানবতাবিরোধী অপরাধ : কামারুজ্জামানের মামলার রায় যে কোন দিন (Crimes against humanity: The verdict of Kamaruzzaman's case any day now)". Amar Desh. 2013-04-17. Retrieved 2013-04-19.
- ^ a b "Weekly Sonar Bangla". Retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ^ a b c d "Closing arguments against Kamaruzzaman starts Sunday". The Daily Star. Cite error: The named reference "DS1" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b "The trial of the birth of a nation". The Economist. December 15, 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-16.
- ^ a b "স্কাইপ কেলেঙ্কারি : মাওলানা সাঈদীর বিরুদ্ধে ফের যুক্তি উপস্থাপন হচ্ছে আজ (Skype scandal: Fair arguments against Maulana Sayeedi are now being presented)". Amar Desh.
- ^ a b "National Press Club cancels membership of Quader Molla, Kamaruzzaman". New Age. 2013-02-13. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ^ Bangladesh Election Commission (2012). পরিসংখ্যান প্রতিবেদন: ৯ম জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচন (Statistics report: Ninth Jatiya Sangshad Election).
- ^ "Opinion No. 66/2011" (PDF). United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ^ "Bangladesh braces for unrest as judges prepare war crime verdict". Reuters. 2013-05-08. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
- ^ "একটি অভিযোগেও কামারুজ্জামানকে শাস্তি দেয়ার মতো উপাদান নেই (Not one allegation has the substance to warrant punishment)". Weekly Sonar Bangla. 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2013-05-09.
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