The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICT) has requested authorization to collect digital evidence from the digital forensics laboratory of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, to use the authorized server of the National Data Center and to secure specialized cyber security for data storage on the server. .

ICT chief prosecutor Tajul Islam made the request in a letter In a letter to Nahid Islam, adviser to the ministry, on October 24.

The letter sought support in some specific areas within the purview of the Information and Communications Technology Division.

The Chief ICT Prosecutor has requested to be granted legitimate access to the infrastructures of the National Data Centre, the Bangladesh Computer Board and the Cyber ​​Security Agency under the ICT Division for the secure storage and analysis of sensitive digital evidence related to crimes against humanity and genocide .

In the letter, Tajul Islam has sought necessary infrastructure support and measures to ensure legitimate access and specialized cyber security for the ICT Division’s digital forensics lab and other critical state documents, records and servers.

He asked the adviser to take necessary steps and provide infrastructural support to ensure accurate chain of custody of sensitive information.

Tajul Islam has also requested secure server and national domain e-mail services through the Information and Communications Technology Division to ensure the cyber security of the International Criminal Tribunal.

In the letter, the ICT Chief Prosecutor urged the counsel to provide the necessary additional technical and infrastructural support for the purposes of due process and the aforementioned investigation.

The ICT chief prosecutor, in the letter, also emphasized the importance of digital forensics in judicial processes. Digital forensics plays a crucial role in the modern judicial process, he said, adding that for the investigation of heinous crimes such as crimes against humanity and genocide, the ICT Division’s support will not only enhance the credibility of the investigation but also ensure speed and accuracy. , and legal actions in accordance with international standards.

The letter requested that the ICT advisor provide the necessary access and facilities as soon as possible.