The International Crimes Tribunal chief prosecutor, Md Aminul Islam, on Sunday said that the tribunal’s investigation agency was continuing its probe into a complaint alleging crimes against humanity against the Awami League as a political party.

Speaking at a briefing at his office, Aminul declined to disclose whether the investigation had made any significant progress, saying only that the inquiry remained underway.

The briefing came a day after home minister Salahuddin told reporters that the Awami League had suffered a complete political collapse and that its ‘burial’ had taken place in Delhi.

Responding to questions, Salahuddin criticised deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina for what he described as her failure to show remorse over the alleged ‘genocide’ committed during the July 2024 mass uprising.

The chief prosecutor Aminul said the prosecution would proceed in accordance with the law if the investigation agency submitted a report establishing a prima facie case that the Awami League, as an organisation, had committed crimes against humanity.

He also said that law enforcement agencies could investigate the Awami League under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009, over allegations of violent activities, including incidents linked to the July 2024 uprising.

Salahuddin Ahmed alleged that Awami League leaders staying abroad were conspiring against Bangladesh’s interim government and attempting to portray participants in the July uprising as terrorists and militants.

He said the existing legal framework, including the International Crimes Tribunal Act, permits the prosecution of political parties as organisations.

Referring to what he described as widespread public demand, Salahuddin expressed hope that legal proceedings against the Awami League as a political party would begin soon.