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officers were charged at the ICT on October 8 in three cases -- two over enforced disappearances during the Awami League government and one over killings during the July uprising.

“Military law could work in coordination with the ICT to set a historic example of justice. Otherwise, the sustainability of such trials might be uncertain in the future,” said Lt (retd) Saifullah Khan Saif, general secretary of the association.

“We stand for justice, but it must be transparent, evidence-based, and consistent with the Constitution and human rights,” he said.

The association also called on citizens, including current and former military personnel, and the media to reject “propaganda by vested quarters”.

Brig Gen (retd) Rokan Uddin said those involved in crimes such as enforced disappearances and killings during the “fascist” period before the July uprising must be brought to justice, but trials should be coordinated under both military and civil law.

He warned that hastily amending the ICT Act or conducting one-sided trials could make the process flawed and resemble those carried out during the “fascist era”.