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

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Hasina sued for conspiring to wage civil war, oust govt

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, along with 72 others, has been sued for conspiring to overthrow the interim government through a civil war.

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Hasina sued for conspiring to wage civil war, oust govt

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, along with 72 others, has been sued for conspiring to overthrow the interim government through a civil war.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police filed the sedition case with the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court yesterday.

The court took cognisance of the case and directed the CID to investigate, said a press release issued by the CID yesterday.

According to the case statement, the CID received information about an online meeting held on December 19, 2024, where participants formed a platform called the "Joy Bangla Brigade" and discussed plans to bring ousted premier Hasina back to power by waging a civil war. A total of 577 individuals from home and abroad attended the meeting and showed support for Hasina's directives.

Rabbi Alam, vice president of Awami League's US chapter who convened the virtual meeting, has been named as the second accused in the case.

The case has been filed under Sections 121, 121A, 124A, and 34 of the Penal Code.​

 

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July uprising: Hasina, nine journos sued for attacks, incitement

Md Rafiqul Islam Bepari filed the case with the capital's Paltan Police Station on March 16

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July uprising: Hasina, nine journos sued for attacks, incitement

A case has been filed against 165 individuals, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and nine journalists, in connection with their alleged involvement in the mass killing of protesters during the July uprising.

Md Rafiqul Islam Bepari filed the case with the capital's Paltan Police Station on March 16, said Nasirul Amin, officer-in-charge of police station.

The accused journalists are Ayub Bhuiyan, general secretary of Jatiya Press Club; Santosh Sharma, editor of daily Kalbela; Syed Ashik Rahman, CEO of RTV; Shariful Islam Mollah, managing editor of Samakal; Saiful Islam, former president of Dhaka Reporters Unity and former chief editor of Boishakhi TV; Julfikar Ali Manik, former planning editor of Boishakhi TV; Motahar Hossain of Climate Journal Online; Asaduzzaman of Samakal; and Hira Talukder, former reporter of Shomoyer Alo.

The plaintiff alleged that the individuals, who are affiliated with the Awami League, played a role in the violent attacks that led to the deaths and injuries of people, including the plaintiff's cousin, Saiful Islam, who was among those killed.

According to the case statement, on July 19, the accused attacked the protesters in the capital's Kakrail area.

It said some of the accused directly participated in the attack or ordered the attack, while others are said to have incited the violence. The coordinated shooting and attacks resulted in the killing of Saiful and left many others injured.

The case drew attention after the metropolitan magistrate court took it into cognisance and ordering a probe.​

 

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AL’s Hasan Mahmud seen publicly in London

Bangladesh Awami League’s joint general secretary and former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud was seen taking part in an Eid-ul-Fitr congregation publicly in London on Sunday. He was seen saying his Eid prayers at Al-Kalam mosque in Gants Hill area of London and exchanged greetings with some people...

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AL’s Hasan Mahmud seen publicly in London
Saidul Islam
London
Published: 01 Apr 2025, 19: 16

Hasan Mahmud is embracing Syed Faruk, general secretary of the UK chapter of Awami League Collected

Bangladesh Awami League’s joint general secretary and former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud was seen taking part in an Eid-ul-Fitr congregation publicly in London on Sunday.

He was seen saying his Eid prayers at Al-Kalam mosque in Gants Hill area of London and exchanged greetings with some people afterwards.

This is the first time Hasan Mahmud appeared publicly after the fall of the Awami League in the student-people uprising on 5 August last year. There was a rumour that he is not in Bangladesh.

The photos of him exchanging greetings with the acquainted people went viral on social media.

Hasan Mahmud poses for a photograph with the acquaintances after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer in London on 30 March 2025 Collected

In one of the photos, Hasan Mahmud was seen embracing Syed Faruk, general secretary of the UK chapter of Awami League.

In another photo, he was seen with journalist Syed Anas Pasha, his son and ITV journalist Mahathir Pasha and two young adults.

Speaking about the meeting, Syed Anas Pasha told Prothom Alo, “Syed Faruk, general secretary of the UK chapter of Awami League, is my uncle and we live in the same area in London. He made us acquainted with Hasan Mahmud after the prayer.”

Attempts were made to contact Syed Faruk over phone but he did not pick up the call.​

 

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Tulip accused of corruption based on documentary evidence: ACC chairman

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman has claimed that Tulip Siddiq, the niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former UK City minister, has been accused in a case concerning plot allocation in Dhaka’s Purbachal because of documentary evidence. “Sufficient evidence ex

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Tulip accused of corruption based on documentary evidence: ACC chairman
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Apr 06, 2025 23:57
Updated :
Apr 06, 2025 23:57

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman has claimed that Tulip Siddiq, the niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former UK City minister, has been accused in a case concerning plot allocation in Dhaka’s Purbachal because of documentary evidence.

“Sufficient evidence exists against the accused, and they must appear in court to respond to the charges,” said ACC chief Mohammad Abdul Momen.

He presented a written statement at the ACC Headquarters in Dhaka’s Segunbagicha on Sunday afternoon, reports bdnews24.com.

On Dec 27, 2024, the ACC decided to investigate allegations of “irregularities” in plot allocation involving six members of Hasina’s family, including her sister Sheikh Rehana.

Subsequently, six separate cases were filed against them on Jan 12, 13, and 14.

On Mar 10, the national anti-graft agency approved the chargesheets for these cases, with Tulip named as an accused in two cases for allegedly influencing the plot allocation as a British MP.

The ACC chief also referred to a recent report, which said the agency had not responded to a letter from Tulip’s British lawyer.

The report, citing Sky News, quoted the accused as saying the ACC had not contacted her.

Momen said, “Please note, Tulip Siddiq, despite the strong support of the UK prime minister, had to resign as the UK City minister because she could not dismiss the corruption charges."

He reiterated that the charges against Tulip were filed entirely based on documentary evidence and urged her to appear in court to defend herself.

“This is not a compoundable case; the outcome will not be determined by letter exchanges,” he said.

“The matter will be settled in court,” the ACC chief added. “Her absence will be considered ‘criminal flight’.

“The ACC follows the same standard process for everyone, from former fugitive prime minister Sheikh Hasina to any ordinary citizen, in corruption cases.”

"As there is international media interest in the cases filed against Tulip Siddiq, and since some of you are local correspondents for those media outlets, I am providing a brief English statement as well."

Due to international media interest in the cases against Tulip, the ACC chief also delivered a brief statement in English.​