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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said two suspects in Hadi murder case who were arrested in India will be brought back to Bangladesh under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries. “The Home Ministry has already taken steps regarding the arrest of the two accused while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been requested to take necessary measures to bring them back in line with the the extradition agreement,” said the minister. He made the remarks while talking to reporters after attending a district law and order committee meeting in Cox’s Bazar, his first such meeting in his home district after assuming office. Efforts on to bring back 2 Hadi murder suspects held in India: IGP Salahuddin Ahmed also said a list of drug traders is being prepared in a highly professional manner. “The list will not be made public as doing so could create political influence and lead to possible errors,” he said. Incidents of mob violence will not be allowed in the country and all terrorists and extortionists will be brought under the law to ensure good governance, said Salahuddin. The minister also announced measures to restore discipline in the tourism sector of Cox’s Bazar. He said illegal permanent and temporary structures set up on the sand dunes along the sea beach will be removed within a week and the tourist areas will be kept clean. He further said CCTV cameras will be installed at important points in the town to improve the law and order situation. Among others, lawmakers Shahjahan Chowdhury and Lutfur Rahman Kajol, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Superintendent of Police ANM Sajedur Rahman and Cox’s Bazar district BNP general secretary Shamima Ara Swapna were present.  

Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir on Monday said diplomatic efforts are underway to bring back two suspects in the Hadi murder case who were arrested in India . “We may soon see them brought back to Bangladesh,” he said at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters Media Centre in the capital. Responding to a question, the IGP said the process is being carried out through diplomatic channels with the involvement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. IGP zero tolerance against extortion, orders strict action nationwide India’s West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested prime accused Faisal Karim Masud, 37, and his associate Alamgir Hossain in the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi from the border area of Bongaon in West Bengal. IGP Hossain Fakir said police have adopted a zero-tolerance policy against extortion and action will be taken against extortionists regardless of their political affiliation. He said block raids have already been conducted against terrorists, extortionists and drug traders and such drives are ongoing. Referring to the trust deficit that developed between police and public in the past, he said efforts must be made to restore public confidence. “To achieve this, we want to establish every district headquarters police station (sadar police station) as a ‘zero complaint thana’,” he said, adding that a circle officer will continuously monitor the overall activities of those police stations. Police aim to provide services in such a way that people visiting police stations can return with satisfaction and without any complaints against police, he added. The IGP also said police reaction time will be reduced to the minimum level and that officers will immediately visit the scene and take necessary legal steps following any incident. He said effective measures will be taken to prevent violence against women including rape. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will also be further modernised to improve the quality of investigations and ensure speedy completion of probes so that the real offenders can be brought to justice. With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the IGP said measures have already been taken to ensure the safe travel of homebound people on roads, highways, waterways and railways. He said robbery, extortion and piracy will be prevented on highways. District police have been instructed to assist Highway Police while Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is also performing duties on highways. Security has been strengthened at major markets across the country and effective steps have been taken to prevent theft and snatching, he added. The IGP also noted that unrest often emerges in the garment sector over wages and allowances ahead of Eid which can affect the law and order situation. He said initiatives have been taken to address such issues through coordination with labour leaders, factory owners and organisations including BGMEA and BKMEA, alongside identifying vulnerable garment factories. He also said police vigilance and monitoring will remain in place to prevent the rise of extremist militants.

India’s West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested the prime accused and his alleged associate in the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi from the border area of Bongaon in West Bengal. The arrestees were identified as Faisal Karim Masud, 37, a resident of Patuakhali, and Alamgir Hossain, 34, from Dhaka. According to Indian media reports quoting the STF, the arrests were made early Sunday following intelligence information that two Bangladeshi nationals involved in serious crimes, including murder and extortion, had fled Bangladesh and entered India illegally. During preliminary interrogation, it was revealed that Faisal Karim Masud, also known as Rahul, along with Alamgir Hossain, allegedly killed Osman Hadi, a political activist in Bangladesh, and later fled the country. They reportedly entered India illegally through the Meghalaya border and moved through different locations before reaching Bongaon in West Bengal with the intention of crossing back into Bangladesh. A case has been registered in India in this connection. The suspects were produced before a court on Sunday and remanded in police custody. Further investigation is underway. Hadi was shot on December 12 at Box Culvert Road under Paltan Model Police Station in Dhaka. He was initially taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, later to Evercare Hospital, and eventually flown to Singapore. Hadi died on the night of December 18 while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital. Following the incident, Abdullah Al Jaber,  Member Secretary of Inqilab Moncho, filed a case of attempted murder with Paltan Police Station on December 14, which was later converted into a murder case.

The interim government has officially sought support from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for a fair and transparent investigation into the assassination of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. OHCHR, headquartered in Geneva, is the principal UN entity dedicated to promoting and protecting all human rights, as established in 1993. It works to strengthen international rights, supports treaty bodies, and conducts field operations to monitor and report on human rights. Hadi murder: Accused Rubel remanded for 6 days As instructed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a formal note verbale requesting for extending necessary assistance to the government of Bangladesh by the OHCHR to support the "fair, impartial and expeditious" investigation on the assassination of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi, and for justice for him, was sent on February 6. Bangladesh Mission in Geneva will keep the Ministry informed as soon as it receives a response from the OHCHR, reads a note sent by Bangladesh Ambassador Nahida Sobhan to the MoFA on February 8. On February 6, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the interim government remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring full justice in this case and will extend all possible cooperation to such an investigation. Inqilab Moncho on Thursday staged a sit-in outside the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna, demanding an impartial investigation under United Nations supervision into the killing of its spokesperson Hadi. After the attack, Hadi was initially taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, later to Evercare Hospital, and eventually flown to Singapore. Hadi died on the night of December 18 while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital. Following the incident, Jaber filed a case of attempted murder with Paltan Police Station on December 14, which was later converted into a murder case.  

Inqilab Moncho on Thursday staged a sit-in outside the Chief Adviser’s official residence, Jamuna, demanding an impartial investigation under United Nations supervision into the killing of its spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi. The protest began around 5pm with Inqilab Mancha Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, Fatima Tasnim Zuma, Hadi’s wife and a small number of activists participating in the programme. Addressing the gathering, Abdullah Al Jaber said they had deliberately limited the number of protesters considering possible security concerns. “We could have brought many more people if we wanted. We are waiting here with the wife of martyr Osman Hadi until we receive a clear assurance from the Chief Adviser. Without a full guarantee of justice, we will not withdraw from this sit-in,” he said. Stating their specific demand, Jaber said the programme would continue until the government formally announces a neutral investigation into Hadi’s killing under UN supervision. Zuma said Inqilab Moncho, along with Hadi’s wife, had taken position in front of Jamuna to press for the UN-monitored probe. She alleged that while the platform has cooperated with the government, administration and political parties, it has not received similar cooperation in return. Later in the evening, the Jamaat-backed 11-party alliance candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency Nasiruddin Patwary visited the site and expressed solidarity with Inqilab Moncho. Hadi was also expected to contest the election from the same constituency. Hadi was shot by assailants on December 12 at Box Culvert Road under Paltan Model Police Station in Dhaka, a day after the schedule for the 13th national parliamentary election and a referendum was announced. He was initially taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, later to Evercare Hospital, and eventually flown to Singapore. Hadi died on the night of December 18 while undergoing treatment at Singapore General Hospital. Following the incident, Jaber filed a case of attempted murder with Paltan Police Station on December 14, which was later converted into a murder case. Hadi murder: Accused Rubel makes confessional statement

Abdullah Al Jaber, member secretary of Inqilab Moncho, on Thursday staged a sit-in in front of Jamuna, the residence of Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, demanding justice for their leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. The organisation shared the information on its official Facebook page on Thursday afternoon though it did not provide further details about the sit-in. Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, spokesperson of the platform and  a prospective candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, was shot in the head on December 12 while travelling in a rickshaw on Culvert Road in Puratan Paltan. He was later airlifted to Singapore for advanced medical treatment where he succumbed to his injuries on the night of December 18. Since the incident, Inqilab Moncho has been holding protests and demanding justice.  

Md Rubel Ahmed, a close associate of Faisal Karim Masud alias Rahul—the prime accused in the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesman Sharif Osman Hadi—has given a confessional statement in court. Metropolitan Magistrate Mahbubur Rahman recorded the statement after Rubel was produced before the court on Saturday by the investigation officer, CID Police Assistant Superintendent Abdul Qadir Bhuiyan, following two rounds of remand totaling nine days, Prosecution Sub-Inspector Rokonuzzaman said on Sunday. “He was sent to jail after recording the statement,” the official added. Read More: Hadi murder: Court orders freezing of 53 bank accounts of Faisal Rubel was arrested from the Ati Nayabazar area of South Keraniganj late on January 21. The following day, the court granted a six-day remand, and last Wednesday, an additional three days were approved. Sharif Osman Bin Hadi had been serving as the spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, a political and cultural platform formed in the aftermath of the uprising. On December 12, around 2:20pm, assailants riding a motorcycle shot Hadi on Box Culvert Road under Paltan Model Police Station before fleeing the scene. He sustained critical gunshot wounds to his head and below his right ear. Read More: Hadi Murder: Court sets Jan 15 for hearing charges Hadi was first taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and later shifted to Evercare Hospital. As his condition worsened, he was airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment on December 15. He succumbed to his injuries on December 18 while undergoing treatment there. Following the incident, Inqilab Moncho Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber filed an attempted murder case with Paltan Police Station on December 14. The case was later converted into a murder case after Hadi’s death.

Inqilab Moncho on Friday staged a demonstration demanding justice for its slain spokesperson, Sharif Osman bin Hadi, with a large number of protesters in attendance. The protesters organized a procession from the central mosque premises of Dhaka University after Jumma prayers. During the demonstration, they chanted slogans including: “We want justice,” Lal sobujer potakay, Hadi tomay dekha jay, Amra sobai Hadi hobo, Juge juge lore jabo, Tumi ke, Ami ke, Hadi, Hadi, and Delhi na Dhaka, Dhaka, Dhaka. Earlier, on Thursday, a Dhaka court directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to carry out further investigation into Sharif Osman Hadi’s murder case. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the order after the complainant expressed dissatisfaction with the initial investigation and submitted a naraji petition (a no-confidence motion) against the charge sheet, requesting a further probe. The court also ordered the submission of the investigation report by January 20,  said Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Deputy Commissioner of Prosecution Miah Mohammad Ashis Bin Hasan. Osman Hadi, who was also a prospective candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, was shot in the head on December 12 while traveling in a rickshaw on Culvert Road in Puratan Paltan. He was later airlifted to Singapore for advanced treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries on the night of December 18.

A Dhaka court on Wednesday asked the authorities concerned to freeze Tk 65,50,246 from 53 bank accounts of Faisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Hadi murder case. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Sabbir Foyez passed the order following a petition filed by Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said bench assistant of the court Riaz Hossain. Abdul Latif, sub-inspector of CID filed the petition, According to the petition, a money laundering investigation is underway against fugitive accused Faisal and other people for involvement in the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. During the investigation, suspicious transactions have been identified in the accounts of accused Faisal and various institutions and individuals associated. MP murder mastermind Shahin kept Faisal and Mustafiz in a Dhaka flat before sending to Kolkata: DB chief Besides, preliminary probe indicates that Faisal, some other people and organisations are involved in murder, terrorism, funding of terrorist activities and organised crime—acts which fall under offenses defined in the Anti-Money Laundering Act. DB police submitted the chargesheet against 17 people including Faisal and former Ward Councillor Taijul Islam Chowdhury on Tuesday. Among the accused, 11 were arrested. The arrestees are-Faisal’s father Humayun Kabir, mother Hashi Begum, wife Shaheda Parveen Samia, friend Maria Akter Lima,Faisal’s brother-in-law Wahid Ahmed Sipu, Md Nuruzzaman Nomani alias Ujjal, a businessman, Faisal’s associate Md Kabir, Sibyoun Diu, Sanjay Chisim, Faisal’s brother-in-law Aminul Islam and Foysal.    

Inqilab Moncho on Sunday night announced a four-point demand seeking justice for its slain spokesperson Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. The demands were announced through a post on the organization’s official Facebook page. The four-point demands are as follows: All those involved in the killing—including the perpetrator, the planner, aides to the murder, those who assisted in the escape, and those who provided shelter—must be brought to justice within the next 24 days. Work permits of all Indian nationals residing in Bangladesh must be cancelled. If India refuses to repatriate the accused murderers who have taken refuge there, a case should be filed against India at the International Court of Justice. Fascist elements allegedly hiding within the Civil Military Intelligence must be identified, arrested, and brought to justice. In a separate Facebook post, Inqilab Moncho also called upon students and public to participate in a blockade scheduled for Monday at 2pm in the capital's Shahbagh, now renamed Hadi Square in memory of the slain spokesperson.