A Dhaka court granted a seven-day remand for Hasanul Haq Inu, president of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal and former information minister, in connection with the murder of businessman Abdul Wadud at New Market in the capital.
Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ali Haider issued the order on Tuesday after investigating officer, Sub-inspector Murad Khan of New Market Police Station, sought a 10-day remand.
The deceased's nephew-in-law, Abdur Rahman filed the case at New Market Police Station on August 21.
The former minister was arrested by a Detective Branch (DB) team from Uttara on Monday afternoon.
The case revolves around the fatal shooting of Abdul Wadud on July 19 in front of gate number 1 of New Market. Following the incident, a murder case was filed against 130 individuals, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former bridges minister Obaidul Quader.
The case implicates a number of notable individuals, including former law minister Anisul Huq, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and other former ministers and officials. The incident occurred during a procession, which, according to the case statement, was disrupted by gunfire under the direct orders and instigation of the accused.
Abdul Wadud, 45, was shot while returning home from his store in Priyangan Shopping Centre. He was declared dead upon arrival at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.