United News of Bangladesh

The National Central Bureau (NCB) of Bangladesh Police has submitted a request to Interpol seeking a 'red notice' against 12 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Confirming the development, Enamul Haque Sagor, Assistant Inspector General (Media) at the Police Headquarters, said the NCB branch makes such requests to Interpol based on appeals received from courts, public prosecutors, or investigating agencies. “These applications are filed in connection with allegations that emerge during investigations or through ongoing case proceedings,” he said. Past internet shutdowns seriously hampered investment: Faiz Taiyeb Interpol plays a key role in identifying the locations of fugitives residing abroad. Once the whereabouts of any absconding individual are confirmed, that information is relayed to Interpol, the AIG added. The request for the Red Notice is currently under process, he noted. Meanwhile, the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of the International Crimes Tribunal in November last year formally requested the Police Headquarters to seek Interpol’s assistance in arresting Sheikh Hasina and others deemed fugitives.

A total of 1, 695 cases have so far been lodged in police stations across the country against those involved in the attacks, instigation and giving orders to brutally kill students during the recent Anti-Discrimination Movement, according to police. Law enforcers have arrested 3, 195 accused including 74 high profile figures of the then ruling party for their alleged involvement in the heinous acts upon specific evidence, said a press release signed by Enamul Haque Sagor, AIG (Media and PR), at police headquarters on Sunday. The law enforcers are taking actions against the accused, according to the release. Legal actions including filing cases and arrest have been taken against those who were involved with extortion, terrorism and other criminal activities under the blessing of the then political party, it said. Read: 92 arrested, 216 looted arms recovered from Sept 4 to Sept 25: Police HQ Assuring people of providing harassment-free and people-friendly services, the police headquarters said no one will face unnecessary harassment. It also stated that the general public who were part of the Anti-Discrimination Movement have no reason to worry about harassment. Calling the Anti-Discrimination Movement an epoch-making milestone in building a discrimination-free society and ensuring all human rights, the release said the movement has ushered in the door of immense possibilities for all. The police are determined to work with the students and the people to build the desired Bangladesh.

Police Headquarters on Sunday formed a three-member committee to look into the huge gathering at the funeral of senior Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish at Sarail upazila in Brahmanbaria.   Confirming the information, Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police Headquarters (Media) Md Sohel Rana said Additional Superintendent (Sarail circle) Masud Rana was also withdrawn over the incident.   On Saturday night, the officer-in-charge of Sarail Police Station was withdrawn for failing to prevent a large number of people from attending a funeral prayer violating the government’s instruction to maintain social distancing and staying indoors.   On Saturday morning, thousands of people attended the namaz-e-janaza of Mawlana Jubayer Ahmed Ansari at Bertala village ignoring the risk of coronavirus transmission.

The Police Headquarters on Saturday called upon individuals and organisations to inform local police and administration before taking any initiative to distribute relief materials and provide other services to people.