Demand for Resignation of Chief Prosecutor Tajul: Protest Rally Led by Nur

On Thursday at 4:30 PM, a protest was organized by Gono Odhikar Parishad's President Nurul Haque Nur, along with members of the Lawyers' Rights Council, at the premises of the High Court. The protest called for the resignation of Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal.

During the rally, members of the Lawyers' Rights Council questioned how Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam, who receives government benefits, could take a stance against the Gono Odhikar Parishad led by Nurul Haque Nur. They pointed out that he has represented a faction opposing Gono Odhikar, specifically the Tarique-Faruk-led breakaway group, and even participated in hearings on a petition filed against Nur's group, which is registered with the Election Commission. Given that the Election Commission is a constitutional body, they argued that Tajul, as a government representative, should not work against it, calling his actions a misuse of his position and demanding his resignation.

Nurul Haque Nur accused Tajul of misusing his power for financial gain and of instigating a faction that had previously broken away from Gono Odhikar Parishad to challenge the current leadership in court. Nur argued that Tajul's actions were creating controversy around the Gono Odhikar Parishad for political motives, thereby tarnishing the reputation of the organization as well as his own.

Challenging Tajul’s integrity, Nur further claimed, "As Chief Prosecutor, he should not stand against a government institution. If he compromises his ethics for financial gain, then how can we trust his demands for capital punishment or life sentences against those close to the ruling party? This casts doubt on his motives and suggests he could undermine the justice system, making both the court and the government appear biased. We urge the government to remove him from his position without delay. If he is not removed, the Lawyers' Rights Council, with the support of legal professionals and the public across the country, will intensify the movement to compel his resignation.”