[🇧🇩] The fate of big guns/beneficiaries of Awami League after the student revolution

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Attempt to murder case: Hasina, 125 others sued

A case was filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 125 others for attempting to murder a fish trader during the recent anti-discrimination student movement with the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court today

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Attempt to murder case: Hasina, 125 others sued

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. File photo

A case was filed against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 125 others for attempting to murder a fish trader during the recent anti-discrimination student movement with the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court today.

The case was filed with the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam over their alleged involvement in the murder attempt on Imran Hossain, a fish trader in Kutubkhali area under Jatrabari area in the capital.

The court, however, after recording the statement of the complainant instructed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit the investigation report to the court on January 12.

The others prominent accused of the case are former minister and General Secretary of Awami League Obaidul Quader, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former ministers Amir Hossain Amu and SM Rezaul Karim, and former lawmaker Syed Nazibul Bashar Maizvandary .

In the complaint, Imran said he suffered critical bullet injuries during the anti-discrimination students movement in Kutubkhali area on July 18 in an attack carried out by a group of armed terrorists following an order from the accused persons.

Imran was taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital in a critical condition where he was treated for a long time. After the end of his initial treatment, he lodged the case with the CMM Court today.​

 

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Former-minister Asaduzzaman Noor assaulted at BSMMU

Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted by injured students of July-August movement when he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University from jail for treatment...

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Former-minister Asaduzzaman Noor assaulted at BSMMU
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Asaduzzaman Noor. | UNB Photo

Former minister Asaduzzaman Noor was assaulted by injured students of July-August movement when he was taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University from jail for treatment.

Some injured victims of the movement attacked Noor when he was taken there for treatment in the afternoon, witnesses said.

Bulbul Ahmed, an injured victim, alleged that the students were taken to director Brigadier General Rezaur Rahman’s room after the incident and the director seized the mobile phone set of the students.

The director could not be reached over phone for comments.

The former cultural affairs minister was arrested from Nawraton Colony on Bailey Road on September 16 and sent to jail in a murder case after the fall of Awami League government.

Noor had represented the Awami League in Parliament since 2001. He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Nilphamari-2 in the most recent 12th National Parliament elections.

He assumed the role of cultural affairs minister on January 13, 2014, following the Awami League’s victory in the 10th National Parliament elections held on January 5, 2013, and continued his full term till January 7, 2019.​

Oh how we fall from grace...

All his own doing - and a series of lapses in reasoning.

 

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BFIU detects Tk 134cr deposits in account linked to Munni Saha

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has found Tk 134 crore of deposits in a bank account linked to journalist Munni Saha.

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BFIU detects Tk 134cr deposits in account linked to Munni Saha
Mostafizur Rahman 04 December, 2024, 00:47

Munni Saha

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has found Tk 134 crore of deposits in a bank account linked to journalist Munni Saha.

The account, registered under M/S Promotions, an advertising firm where Munni Saha and her husband, Kabir Hussain Taposh, are beneficiaries, exhibited unusually high activity.

Munni Saha is listed as the firm’s nominee, according to BFIU officials.

The account, located at One Bank’s Karwan Bazar branch, was opened on May 2, 2017, under account number 0121020005989.

Of the total deposits, Tk 120 crore was withdrawn, while the rest Tk 14 crore remains frozen.

On October 6, the BFIU sought information about her deposits, loans, lockers, credit cards, foreign trade, or offshore banking accounts or any associated individuals or entities in banks where it found such transaction.

M/S Promotions provides services such as promotional product design, advertising production, and marketing programme management.

The company also received a Tk 18 crore loan from One Bank on June 6, 2017, which became overdue by January 2019.

The loan was later renewed in November 2019, with the limit increased to Tk 25 crore despite repeated payment failures.

After the payment failures, however, the amount was rescheduled in September 2022 for five years.

In addition, unusual and suspicious transactions were found on different dates between One Bank’s Khatunganj branch client M/S Prime Traders and M/S Promotions despite having no business relations between them.

M/S Prime Traders imports various products and supply to the local market.

M/S Promotion transferred Tk 17.5 lakh, Tk 19 lakh and Tk 20 lakh by three separate cheques on September 29, 2019 to M/S Prime Traders.

Munni Saha could not be reached for her comments about the allegations despite repeated attempts over the phone.

BFIU officials suspected that Munni Saha accumulated huge assets during the Awami League regime. She is now facing several cases on charges of murder and crimes against humanity committed during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

On Saturday, Tejgaon police station officer-in-charge Mubarak Hossain said that they rescued Munni Saha from Karwan Bazar area after she was surrounded by an angry crowd comprising leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, Shramik Dal and mass people.

Police, however, released her on Sunday, after five hours.

Munni Saha, a familiar television journalist and talk show host, began her career with Bhorer Kagoj.

She then moved to Ekushey Television and later joined ATN Bangla.

Munni Saha had been associated with ATN News since its inception but resigned from the media outlet in the past year.​

 

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Mass Uprising: Amu, Qamrul shown arrested in genocide case

Former Awami League ministers Amir Hossain Amu and Qamrul Islam have been shown arrested in a case filed at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over their involvement in crimes against humanity and genocide during the July uprising.

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Mass Uprising: Amu, Qamrul shown arrested in genocide case
ICT sends them to jail

Amir Hossain Amu and Qamrul Islam are being taken to the court. Photo: Sirajul Islam Rubel

Former Awami League ministers Amir Hossain Amu and Qamrul Islam have been shown arrested in a case filed at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over their involvement in crimes against humanity and genocide during the July uprising.

The three-member ICT bench, led by Justice Golam Mortuza Mazumder, sent the two to jail after they were produced before it yesterday.

The court also asked the authorities concerned to bring Amu and Qamrul before it on December 17.

The AL leaders, who were arrested earlier in other cases, were brought to the court from Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj around 10:20am.

Qamrul was dressed in a khaki shirt, black trousers, and black glasses, while Amu wore a white Panjabi and pajama. They were produced before the court around 11:40am.

As state prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim read the allegations against Amu to the tribunal, he stated that the accused, as the coordinator of the 14-party alliance, had decided to impose a curfew and issue shoot-on-sight orders to suppress the student movement.

Amu remained silent, but he shook his head as the charges were read.

Qamrul has been charged with ordering the indiscriminate shooting of students and ordinary people in the capital's New Market area, which led to numerous fatalities. The killings were carried out by Chhatra League, Jubo League, and law enforcement agencies.

As the prosecutor detailed the charges, Qamrul smiled faintly.

Briefing journalists after the court proceedings, prosecutor Gazi Monowar Hossain Tamim said, "Today [yesterday] is a significant and remarkable day for all of us. Qamrul Islam was the very person who formed this tribunal. Now, he is here to face trial for his crimes."

Then Hasina-led AL government constituted the ICT in March 2010 to try the perpetrators of the crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War.

Prosecutor Monawar yesterday said they told the tribunal that both Amu and Qamrul were present at the meeting that decided to issue the shoot-at-sight order. "The following day, many innocent students and civilians were shot dead, and many others injured across the country."

According to the prosecutor, the ICT has already issued arrest warrants for about 70 high-profile individuals, including former ministers, judges, bureaucrats, an army major general, and law enforcement officials, in a case filed over committing crimes against humanity and genocide during the July uprising.

However, only about 25 of them have been arrested so far.

DB police arrested Amu in the capital on November 6.

Qamrul was detained on November 18 before being shown arrested in the murder case of one Abdul Wadud.​

 

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NBR conducts drive at resort of ex-DB chief’s relatives

The National Board of Revenue’s (NBR’s) Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) yesterday conducted a drive at “President Resort” in Kishoreganj, around 100km north of the capital.

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NBR conducts drive at resort of ex-DB chief’s relatives
ACC investigation against DB Harun

Harun or Rashid

The National Board of Revenue's (NBR's) Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) yesterday conducted a drive at "President Resort" in Kishoreganj, around 100km north of the capital.

The drive was conducted as part of its investigation into several allegations against the owners, including occupation of land by force.

Different documents, four hard disks, and 16 registers were seized while evidence from alleged victims was collected during the drive, assisted by police, the land office, and other state agencies.

The resort is allegedly owned by close relatives of former chief of the Detective Branch of police Harun-or-Rashid.

Opening on September 3, 2021, the 30-acre resort sits on haor or wetland areas of Mithamoin upazila and has 40 air-conditioned suites in 20 two-storey cottages, alongside facilities such as restaurants and playgrounds.

It was alleged to have been constructed with wealth acquired illegally and through the forced occupation of land. The owners are also alleged to have evaded taxes.

On December 4, an eight-member committee was formed by the CIC to conduct investigations, to unearth the investment made into the resort and verify the owners' income tax returns.

The allegations were primarily found to be true, and various pieces of evidence were collected, CIC Director General Ahsan Habib told The Daily Star.​

 

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ACC imposes travel ban on 5 ex-MPs, families

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has imposed a ban on foreign travel of five former Members of Parliament (MPs) and their family members

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ACC imposes travel ban on 5 ex-MPs, families

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has imposed a ban on foreign travel of five former Members of Parliament (MPs) and their family members.

The ACC's new commission led by its chairman Dr Mohammad Abdul Momen took the decision on the first day of taking charge of office today.

They are Feni-1 constituency's former MP Alauddin Ahmed Chowdhury Nasim, Bhola-3's ex-MP Nur Nabi Chowdhury Shawon, Habiganj-3's ex- MP Abu Jahir, Noakhali-1's ex-MP HM Ibrahim Chowdhury and Lakshmipur-2's former MP Nur Uddin Chowdhury Nayon.

Abdul Momen, after taking oath, yesterday said the commission will start an investigation into the allegations against "big fish" immediately as it is the expectation of people.

"Work as per public expectations is a top priority. We will take action immediately about those cases of corruption which affected the country significantly and take action against culprits, who were behind these graft and irregularities," he said while talking to reporters.​

 

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Case filed against GM Quader, Chunnu in N’ganj

Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader, Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu and 143 others have been sued in an attempted murder case over the attack on protesters during the anti-discrimination student movement in Narayanganj

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Case filed against GM Quader, Chunnu in N’ganj

Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader and Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu

Jatiyo Party Chairman GM Quader, Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu and 143 others have been sued in an attempted murder case over the attack on protesters during the anti-discrimination student movement in Narayanganj.

The case was filed with Siddhirganj Police Station on Friday night after a directive from the court, said Mohammad Shahinur Alom, officer-in-charge of the police station.

AKM Shamim Osman, a former lawmaker of Awami League, has been made the prime accused in the case, where 400-500 unnamed persons were also accused.

The plaintiff, Arif Mia, a resident of Narayanganj's Fatullah area was injured by several bullets on July 19 in the Signboard area during the movement.

"Arif appealed to a Narayanganj court first. Later, the court directed to record the FIR with the police station," said OC Alom.

No one has been arrested in this case so far.

According to the case document, after suffering bullet wounds, locals took him to a private hospital in Dhaka in an unconscious state. He was later referred to Mugda Medical College and Hospital.​

 

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ACC sues Benazir, Matiur, family members

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed six cases against six people, including former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed and former National Board of Revenue member Matiur Rahman, on charges of...

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ACC sues Benazir, Matiur, family members
Staff Correspondent 15 December, 2024, 18:38

Benazir Ahmed and Matiur Rahman | File photo

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed six cases against six people, including former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed and former National Board of Revenue member Matiur Rahman, on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 85.32 crore.

The six separate cases were filed with the ACC integrated district office in Dhaka-1, said ACC director general (prevention) Md Aktar Hossain.

Of the cases, four were filed against Benazir, his wife Jissan Mirza, and their daughters Farheen Rishta and Tahseen Raisa, on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 74.13 crore.

The ACC filed a case against Benazir on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 9.64 crore and concealing information of wealth worth Tk 2.62 crore.

The second case was filed against Benazir and Jissan on charges of accumulating illegal wealth worth Tk 31.69 crore and concealing information of wealth worth Tk 16.1 crore by Jissan.

The third case was filed against Benazir and Farheen for amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 8.75 crore by Farheen, while the fourth case was filed against Benazir and Tahseen on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 5.59 crore.

Two other cases were filed against Matiur and his wife Shammi Akhtar Shibli on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 11.18 crore.

One of the two cases was filed against Matiur on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 5.28 crore and concealing information of wealth worth Tk 1.27 crore.

The second case was filed against Matiur and Shammi on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 1.87 crore and concealing information of wealth worth Tk 2.75 crore by Shammi.

Amid massive allegations of corruption published in the media, the anti-corruption agency on April 18 decided to run an inquiry into the assets of Benazir and his family members.

Later, Benazir left the country.

On December 10, 2021, the United States declared the then-IGP Benazir ineligible for entry into the country for ‘gross violations of human rights’ while serving as the director general of the Rapid Action Battalion.

On June 4, the ACC decided to launch an inquiry into the corruption allegations against Matiur and his family members.

The former revenue board official faced the anti-corruption inquiry for the fifth time in the past two decades.

In 2004, the commission launched the first inquiry against Matiur, which was followed by three more enquiries in 2008, 2013 and 2021 without any breakthrough.

Matiur was exposed to public scrutiny after a video footage went viral on social media showing his second wife’s son, Mushfiqur Rahman Ifat, buying a goat for Tk 12 lakh ahead of Eid-ul-Azha in June.​

 

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Would have nabbed Quader had his whereabouts been known: Jahangir

In response to a query over 'fictitious' cases across the country, he assured that the innocents will face no action.

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Would have nabbed Quader had his whereabouts been known: Jahangir
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Dhaka
Updated: 17 Dec 2024, 20: 07

Home affairs adivser Jahangir Alam addresses a meeting on law and order situation in Dhaka on 17 December, 2024. PID

The government had no information where former minister and Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader had been hiding in the country for three months since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime.

“We would have nabbed Obaidul Quader had his location been known to us,” said home affairs adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury at a press briefing at the divisional commissioner office in Dhaka on Tuesday.

While placing a query, a journalist referred to an international crimes tribunal (ICT) rule that asked how the Awami League leader managed to remain in hiding for three months and flee the country despite an arrest warrant against him.

In response, the home affairs adviser said they have no idea how he spent three months in hiding. If his location was known, they would have detained him.

“If you had informed us about his hiding, we would have definitely detained him. Can you please provide an example where we did not arrest anyone despite having information about his hiding? We are sparing none,” he said.

Regarding updates in getting an Interpol red notice issued against Sheikh Hasina, the adviser said, “We have given the Interpol a reminder again. We are keeping them posted for quick issuance (of the notice).”

In response to a query over 'fictitious' cases across the country, he assured that the innocent will face no action.

“It has already been announced in the form of a notice. There were multiple phases of discussion in this regard. No one innocent was arrested, nor will be. It is, however, different if there are suspicions,” he added.​

 

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Govt owes explanation for failure to arrest accused AL leaders

THE escape of many leaders of the Awami League accused of killing several hundred students and people during the July uprising, who the nation expects to be held to justice, is unacceptable. Such escapes of the perpetrators of the mass murder is an insult to victims and their family. While the...

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Govt owes explanation for failure to arrest accused AL leaders
19 December, 2024, 00:00

THE escape of many leaders of the Awami League accused of killing several hundred students and people during the July uprising, who the nation expects to be held to justice, is unacceptable. Such escapes of the perpetrators of the mass murder is an insult to victims and their family. While the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country to India amid the student-led mass uprising on August 5, dozens of leaders and activists of the Awami League also fled the country and took refuge in other countries. The escape of the general secretary, also the former roads and bridges minister, of the deposed Awami League has recently made the headlines. Despite there being a warrant for his arrest issued by the International Crimes Tribunal and 45 other Awami League leaders over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity, he managed to flee the country. The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal on December 17 brought to the tribunal’s attention that Obaidul Quader had remained inside the country for months after the warrant was issued on October 17. The tribunal has directed the police chief to explain how Awami League general secretary managed to leave the country despite a warrant for his arrest having been there. It has asked the police chief to submit a detailed explanation in two weeks.

The escape of the Awami League’s general secretary is shocking as it was he who on July 15 said that the Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League, was ready to counter the protesters, who were then peacefully protesting against the discriminatory quota system in public services recruitment. Chhatra League activists that very day forced the peaceful protest to enter a violent phase with attacks on protesters, including female students, at universities. As the protest intensified, the government took one brutal measure after another that left more than 700 dead and many more injured. The escape of the general secretary has, therefore, understandably disappointed all who seek justice. What should also be noted is that people, especially the victims, protesters and their families, are generally disappointed regarding a perceived failure of the interim government to adequately respond to their demand for justice. While there are hundreds of videos and photographs of hundreds of members of Awami League fronts and law enforcement agencies who killed the protesters and wounded thousands during the uprising, the government has only been able to arrest a few of them while the majority are still at large. What is also highly threatening is that many of the Awami League activists are still trying to destabilise the country and the government.​

The government, therefore, owes an explanation. While the police chief must comply with court directives, the government needs to be proactive in bringing the perpetrators to justice. The government should also bring to justice the people who have helped the accused to flee the country.

 

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Awami League leader, his wife arrested in Dhaka

Members of Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Awami League Bogura Sadar upazila unit president Abu Sufian Shafiq and his wife Lipi Akther from Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Wednesday. Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner (media and public relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman conf

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Awami League leader, his wife arrested in Dhaka
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Dec 19, 2024 00:26
Updated :
Dec 19, 2024 00:26

Members of Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Awami League Bogura Sadar upazila unit president Abu Sufian Shafiq and his wife Lipi Akther from Mohammadpur area of Dhaka on Wednesday.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner (media and public relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrest, reports BSS.

Sufian is an accused of 12 cases, filed during July-August student-people uprising, he said.​

 

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BFIU detects Tk 134cr deposits in account linked to Munni Saha

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has found Tk 134 crore of deposits in a bank account linked to journalist Munni Saha.

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BFIU detects Tk 134cr deposits in account linked to Munni Saha
Mostafizur Rahman 04 December, 2024, 00:47

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Munni Saha

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has found Tk 134 crore of deposits in a bank account linked to journalist Munni Saha.

The account, registered under M/S Promotions, an advertising firm where Munni Saha and her husband, Kabir Hussain Taposh, are beneficiaries, exhibited unusually high activity.

Munni Saha is listed as the firm’s nominee, according to BFIU officials.

The account, located at One Bank’s Karwan Bazar branch, was opened on May 2, 2017, under account number 0121020005989.

Of the total deposits, Tk 120 crore was withdrawn, while the rest Tk 14 crore remains frozen.

On October 6, the BFIU sought information about her deposits, loans, lockers, credit cards, foreign trade, or offshore banking accounts or any associated individuals or entities in banks where it found such transaction.

M/S Promotions provides services such as promotional product design, advertising production, and marketing programme management.

The company also received a Tk 18 crore loan from One Bank on June 6, 2017, which became overdue by January 2019.

The loan was later renewed in November 2019, with the limit increased to Tk 25 crore despite repeated payment failures.

After the payment failures, however, the amount was rescheduled in September 2022 for five years.

In addition, unusual and suspicious transactions were found on different dates between One Bank’s Khatunganj branch client M/S Prime Traders and M/S Promotions despite having no business relations between them.

M/S Prime Traders imports various products and supply to the local market.

M/S Promotion transferred Tk 17.5 lakh, Tk 19 lakh and Tk 20 lakh by three separate cheques on September 29, 2019 to M/S Prime Traders.

Munni Saha could not be reached for her comments about the allegations despite repeated attempts over the phone.

BFIU officials suspected that Munni Saha accumulated huge assets during the Awami League regime. She is now facing several cases on charges of murder and crimes against humanity committed during the recent anti-discrimination student movement.

On Saturday, Tejgaon police station officer-in-charge Mubarak Hossain said that they rescued Munni Saha from Karwan Bazar area after she was surrounded by an angry crowd comprising leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, Shramik Dal and mass people.

Police, however, released her on Sunday, after five hours.

Munni Saha, a familiar television journalist and talk show host, began her career with Bhorer Kagoj.

She then moved to Ekushey Television and later joined ATN Bangla.

Munni Saha had been associated with ATN News since its inception but resigned from the media outlet in the past year.​

ATN Bangla is Indian owned and controlled as far as I know. Munni Saha will have a hard time getting bail now.

Dismantling R&AW's network in Bangladesh will take a fair bit of time. They had fifteen years to set it up.

 

[Saif]

Govt owes explanation for failure to arrest accused AL leaders

THE escape of many leaders of the Awami League accused of killing several hundred students and people during the July uprising, who the nation expects to be held to justice, is unacceptable. Such escapes of the perpetrators of the mass murder is an insult to victims and their family. While the...

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Govt owes explanation for failure to arrest accused AL leaders
19 December, 2024, 00:00

THE escape of many leaders of the Awami League accused of killing several hundred students and people during the July uprising, who the nation expects to be held to justice, is unacceptable. Such escapes of the perpetrators of the mass murder is an insult to victims and their family. While the former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country to India amid the student-led mass uprising on August 5, dozens of leaders and activists of the Awami League also fled the country and took refuge in other countries. The escape of the general secretary, also the former roads and bridges minister, of the deposed Awami League has recently made the headlines. Despite there being a warrant for his arrest issued by the International Crimes Tribunal and 45 other Awami League leaders over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity, he managed to flee the country. The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal on December 17 brought to the tribunal’s attention that Obaidul Quader had remained inside the country for months after the warrant was issued on October 17. The tribunal has directed the police chief to explain how Awami League general secretary managed to leave the country despite a warrant for his arrest having been there. It has asked the police chief to submit a detailed explanation in two weeks.

The escape of the Awami League’s general secretary is shocking as it was he who on July 15 said that the Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League, was ready to counter the protesters, who were then peacefully protesting against the discriminatory quota system in public services recruitment. Chhatra League activists that very day forced the peaceful protest to enter a violent phase with attacks on protesters, including female students, at universities. As the protest intensified, the government took one brutal measure after another that left more than 700 dead and many more injured. The escape of the general secretary has, therefore, understandably disappointed all who seek justice. What should also be noted is that people, especially the victims, protesters and their families, are generally disappointed regarding a perceived failure of the interim government to adequately respond to their demand for justice. While there are hundreds of videos and photographs of hundreds of members of Awami League fronts and law enforcement agencies who killed the protesters and wounded thousands during the uprising, the government has only been able to arrest a few of them while the majority are still at large. What is also highly threatening is that many of the Awami League activists are still trying to destabilise the country and the government.

The government, therefore, owes an explanation. While the police chief must comply with court directives, the government needs to be proactive in bringing the perpetrators to justice. The government should also bring to justice the people who have helped the accused to flee the country.

 

[Saif]

ATN Bangla is Indian owned and controlled as far as I know. Munni Saha will have a hard time getting bail now.

Dismantling R&AW's network in Bangladesh will take a fair bit of time. They had fifteen years to set it up.

If you really want to dismantle RAW's network in Bangladesh, you will have to ban Awami League from Bangladesh's politics. Awami league is nothing but an extended tail of India.

 

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ACC sues ex-minister Qamrul, MPs Henry, Shawkat

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday filed four cases against six people, including former food minister Qamrul Islam, former lawmakers Jannat Ara Henry and Shakwat Hasanur Rahman Rimon, on charges of amassing illegal wealth.

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ACC sues ex-minister Qamrul, MPs Henry, Shawkat
Staff Correspondent 24 December, 2024, 00:21

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday filed four cases against six people, including former food minister Qamrul Islam, former lawmakers Jannat Ara Henry and Shakwat Hasanur Rahman Rimon, on charges of amassing illegal wealth.

The commission also approved the filing of four separate cases against former state minister for disaster management and relief Mohibur Rahman, former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Sitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury and his family members over allegations of corruption.

Besides, the Dhaka metropolitan senior special judge court imposed a travel ban on former Dhaka South City Corporation mayor and former lawmaker Sayeed Khokon and his family members over allegations of corruption.

The ACC filed a case against Qamrul, his son Tanzir Islam and daughter Segupta Islam with its integrated district office in Dhaka-1 on charges of amassing illegal wealth, said ACC director general (prevention) Aktar Hossain.

According to the case statement, Qamrul, Tanzir and Segupta amassed illegal wealth worth Tk 6.29 crore, Tk 1.46 crore and Tk 1.10 crore respectively.

Besides, the ACC filed two separate cases with its integrated district office in Pabna against former AL lawmaker from the Sirajganj-2 constituency Jannat Ara Henry and her husband Md Shamim Talukder on charges of amassing illegal wealth.

According to the cases’ statements, Henry amassed wealth worth Tk 57.13 crore and her husband Shamim amassed assets worth Tk 20.47 crore beyond known sources of income.

Apart from these, there are also allegations of suspicious transactions of Tk 3,893 crore in 49 bank accounts of the couple.

ACC deputy assistant secretary Subal Chakma filed a case with its integrated district office in Dhaka-1 against former lawmaker from Bogura-2 constituency Shakwat Hasanur Rahman Rimon on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth Tk 35.96 crore.

The ACC also approved the filing of three separate cases against former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Sitangshu Kumar Sur Chowdhury, his wife Suparna Sur Chowdhury, and his daughter Nandita Sur Chowdhury, for not submitting their wealth statements to the commission.

The ACC gave the approval at a meeting of the commission held at its Segun Bagicha headquarters in the capital Dhaka, said ACC deputy director for public relations Aktarul Islam.

Earlier, the ACC had issued notices to the three graft suspects to submit their wealth statements to the commission, but they did not submit the reports, he said.

SK Sur Chowdhury has been under scrutiny by the ACC for his alleged links to Former NRB Global Bank managing director Prashanta Kumar Haldar, also known as PK Halder.

PK Halder, also the prime accused in several dozen cases of financial crimes in Bangladesh, was arrested in Ashoknagar, India on May 14, 2022 on charges of money laundering. But he recently got bail in the money laundering case.

Earlier, the ACC froze the bank accounts of SK Sur, his wife and his daughter as part of an inquiry into allegations of tax evasion against the three.

Later, in July 2022, the National Board of Revenue directed banks to freeze the bank accounts of SK Sur and his wife Suparna.

The ACC also approved the filing of a case against former state minister Mohibur Rahman over allegations of amassing Tk 3.92 crore beyond known sources of income.

Dhaka metropolitan senior special judge Md Ibrahim Miah imposed a travel ban on former DSCC mayor Sayeed Khokon, his wife Farhana Sayeed, mother Shahana Hanif, and brother Javed Ahmed over allegations of corruption.

The court issued the travel bans following a petition submitted by ACC deputy director Masudur Rahman seeking the ban.​