The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will give its verdict in a case filed against five Netrokona men, for their alleged involvement in war crimes committed during the Liberation War in 1971.

On Wednesday (Mar 27), the three-member tribunal, led by its Chairman Justice Md Shahinur Islam, set the date for Thursday (Mar 28).

The accused are Sheikh Md. Abdul Mazid alias Majid Maolana, Abdul Khalek Talukder, Kabir Khan, Abdus Salam Beg and Nur Uddin.

On Jan 28, the tribunal kept the verdict waiting, after the counsels of both sides wrapped up their closing arguments.

On Apr 19, 2017, the tribunal framed seven charges against the five alleged razakar leaders of Netrokona. The charges include ones of: murder, abduction, rape, arson, looting, and torture.

On May 22, 2016, the prosecution filed a formal charge sheet against the six alleged razakars of Netrokona for their crimes against humanity during the 1971 war.

One of the accused, Ahammad Ali, died in prison after being arrested in the case.

Another accused, Abdur Rahman, died during the court proceedings.