(BSS) - Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul today said the prosecution team of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) would take step following the due process in trying the journalists accused in genocide and crimes against humanity cases over the mass uprising of July-August.

"It is not the job of the ministry. We have a prosecution team. They would take step following the due process and proper scrutiny. I just want to say, trial will be held, and that trial will be fair," the law adviser said while talking to newsmen after inspecting renovation works of the ICT building here this afternoon.

The law adviser along with Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan inspected the renovation work, while ICT chief prosecutor Advocate Md Tajul Islam showed them the ongoing works at the site.

"At least 1,500 people lost their lives and thousands more lost their limbs, suffered serious injuries and became crippled for life. Not only in Bangladesh, there is no precedent for such a large genocide during peacetime in the history of this sub-continent. It can be said such a crime is rare in the world as well," Dr Asif Nazrul said.

The law adviser hoped that the historic trial would be initiated at the tribunal by November 1, adding, "We are determined and oath-bound to the people of Bangladesh to hold the trial."

ICT Chief Prosecutor Advocate Md Tajul Islam said the prosecution would accord a formal felicitation to the newly appointed chairman and members of the ICT tomorrow, and the regular activities would start on Thursday.