Karim A. Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning for a four-day visit to Bangladesh

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim A. Khan Visits Bangladesh for Rohingya Investigation

Karim A. Khan, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning for a four-day visit to Bangladesh. Shortly after his arrival, he departed for Cox’s Bazar to visit the Rohingya camps.

As part of the ICC’s ongoing investigation under the Rome Statute, Khan’s visit focuses on assessing whether crimes against humanity were committed during the mass displacement of Rohingya from Myanmar's Rakhine State. While in Cox’s Bazar, he will engage with various stakeholders to gather insights and evidence.

Khan is expected to stay in Bangladesh until November 28. After concluding his official engagements in Cox’s Bazar, he will return to Dhaka on Tuesday. During his time in the capital, he is scheduled to meet Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin.

Bangladesh, a signatory to the Rome Statute, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the ICC to facilitate the collection of evidence and testimonies related to crimes against humanity. Myanmar, however, is not a party to the Rome Statute, complicating the investigation into the atrocities committed in Rakhine.

The ICC’s efforts to seek justice for the Rohingya people have gained international attention, and Khan’s visit underscores the commitment to advancing accountability for the alleged human rights violations.