The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has formally requested permission to gather digital evidence from the Ministry of Post, Telecommunication, and Information Technology's digital forensic lab. This request also includes the utilization of the authorized server at the National Data Center and the establishment of specialized cybersecurity measures for the storage of server data. On October 24, ICT Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam addressed this request in a letter to Nahid Islam, an advisor to the ministry, highlighting the need for support in specific areas overseen by the Information and Communication Technology Division.

In his correspondence, the ICT chief prosecutor emphasized the necessity of obtaining legitimate access to the infrastructures of the National Data Center, Bangladesh Computer Council, and Cyber Security Agency. This access is crucial for the secure storage and analysis of sensitive digital evidence linked to crimes against humanity and genocide. Tajul Islam's letter outlined his request for essential infrastructure support and measures to facilitate legitimate access, along with specialized cybersecurity for the digital forensic lab within the ICT Division, as well as for other important state documents, records, and servers.

He urged the adviser to take prompt action and provide the necessary infrastructure support to maintain the integrity of the chain of custody for sensitive information.

Additionally, Tajul Islam requested secure server and national domain email services via the Information and Communication Technology Division to bolster the cybersecurity framework of the International Crimes Tribunal. He called for further technical and infrastructural support to facilitate fair trials and investigations in his letter.

In his communication, the ICT chief prosecutor also highlighted the critical role of digital forensics in judicial proceedings. He noted that digital forensics is vital for modern judicial processes and that support from the ICT Division is essential for investigating severe crimes such as crimes against humanity and genocide. This collaboration would not only strengthen the investigation's credibility but also ensure that actions are conducted swiftly, accurately, and in compliance with international standards.

The letter concluded with a request for the ICT adviser to expedite the provision of necessary access and facilities.