Home Minister Assures Innocents Will Not Be Harassed in July Genocide Cases

Speaking to journalists after the concluding session of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the DC Conference in the Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Minister clarified that the government is carefully reviewing the numerous cases related to the anti-discrimination student movement. He noted that while most of these are categorized as genocide cases, the government has requested district-wise lists from the DCs to verify the actual offenders. The Minister emphasized that those who are not truly guilty will be exempted through due legal processes, highlighting that the higher volume of cases in metropolitan areas compared to remote districts is being monitored with particular importance.

In addition to addressing recent cases, the Home Minister announced initiatives to withdraw politically motivated and harassing cases filed against BNP activists during the previous Awami League administration. He stated that cases filed with malicious intent under what he termed "Awami fascism" are being systematically withdrawn through a multi-step legal procedure. Under this process, relevant cases are first submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs and then forwarded to the Ministry of Law for expert opinion. A specialized committee, chaired by the Law Minister, conducts the vetting process; if deemed appropriate, the Ministry of Home Affairs takes final action to withdraw the cases in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This comprehensive legal review aims to restore judicial integrity and ensure that the legal system is not used as a tool for political retribution.