Dhaka, Oct 22 (PTI) Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) on Wednesday sent 15 serving army officers to jail after their court appearances from military custody to face trial on charges of enforced disappearances, murders and custodial tortures during the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government.

The Bangladesh Army on Oct 11 took into custody the 15 officers after the special tribunal ordered their arrest to stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity.

"The tribunal has ordered the 15 army officers produced today in connection with the enforced disappearances and murders, and tortures in custody to be sent to jail," ICT-BD Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam told reporters after the proceedings.

The tribunal did not hear any bail petitions, noting tha

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