International Crimes Tribunal yesterday adjourned the hearing on charge framing against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee till August 18 in connection with crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War.
The three-judge panel headed by Justice Nizamul Huq passed the order following a time petition filed by the defence lawyers seeking an eight-week adjournment of the hearing.
The tribunal also directed the jail authorities to allow two counsels for Sayedee -- Tajul Islam and Tanvir Ahmed Al Amin--to meet him at the Dhaka Central Jail on August 16 to consult on the war crimes charges brought against him.
It also asked the prosecution to submit readable copies of 97 pages of the 400-page charge document by August 14, which will be collected by the defence lawyers on the day.
Tanvir said the 97 pages have some printing problems. Besides they could not consult with Sayedee about the charges brought against him.
"We did not get enough time to take preparation. So we need more time to move the case," said the defence lawyer.
The court fixed August 18 for hearing on the bail petition of Sayedee filed earlier.
Source : The Daily Star
