A cyber tribunal on Monday asked CID police to investigate allegations that recently-suspended mayor of Gazipur Jahangir Alam made derogatory remarks about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh liberation war. Dhaka Cybder Tribunal Judge Ash-Shams Jaglul Hussein gave CID until January 6 to submit its probe report after Supreme Court lawyer Omar Faruk Asif filed a complaint against Jahangir under Digital Security Act. This was confirmed by public prosecutor Nazrul Islam Shamim. Also read: Embattled Gazipur City Mayor Jahangir suspended Jahangir has already lost his mayoral office besides axed as general secretary of Gazipur city unit of Awami League and expelled from the party for life. The AL central committee came hard on him after video clips in which he made the controversial comments went viral on social media. On November 23, another case under DSA was filed against Jahangir in Rajbari. Also on Sunday, a defamation case was also filed against him with Gazipur Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court. Also read: Decision on legal steps against GCC mayor to be known soon: Tajul Atiqur Rahman, chairman of International Language Movement council filed the Tk 100-crore case against Jahangir saying that his derogatory remarks have undermined Bangabandhu’s image and the honour of Bangladesh and Bengali nation.

Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister Md Tajul Islam said the decision about taking legal steps against Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) Mayor Jahangir Alam will be known within a day or two. “The government is reviewing the legal issue and the decision will be known within a day or two,” he said. The minister came up with the information while talking to reporters at the Bangladesh Secretariat. “Legal action will be taken after scrutinizing the city corporation law, and we’ll let you know about it,” said Tajul. Also read: Gazipur Mayor to seek review of his expulsion decision On Friday, Awami League expelled its Gazipur unit general secretary and city mayor Jahangir Alam for life for his controversial comments on Bangabandhu and other local leaders. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Awami League Central Working Committee at Ganobhaban on Friday evening with party chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair. On October 3, Awami League issued a show cause notice to Jahangir Alam for his recent viral video with controversial comments on Bangabandhu, regarding the number of people martyred during the Liberation War and other local leaders. He was asked to reply to the notice within 15 days. The notice said Jahangir’s viral comments damaged the image and popularity of the political organization. It is equal to going against the interest of the organization and breaking its disciplines which is a punishable offence according to the party’s constitution, it said. Also read: Awami League expels Gazipur mayor Jahangir Jahangir was asked through the letter to explain why organizational action should not be taken against him. The mayor claimed that conspirators and anti-election groups have spread the 'technologically manipulated video' as propaganda against him.

Gazipur city Mayor Jahangir Alam, who has been expelled from Awami League for his controversial comment on Bangabandhu and other local leaders, said he will submit an application requesting the Prime Minister to review the decision. “A rival group has long been involved in doing harm to me since my involvement in student politics and as a sequel to the rivalry some people have hatched conspiracies against me from conversations at home,” he said while talking to reporters at his residence on Saturday. The mayor also offered an apology and requested Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to rethink her decision. Also read: Awami League expels Gazipur mayor Jahangir “I didn’t do anything wrong. I’ll accept the Prime Minister’s decision. If she (PM) wants, I am ready to walk the gallows. Bangabandhu, Sheikh Hasina and Awami League are in my existence and I want to remain as a general member and supporter of the party until death,” he said. On Friday, the ruling Awami League expelled its Gazipur unit general secretary and city mayor Jahangir Alam for life for controversial comments on Bangabandhu and other local leaders. The decision was made at a meeting of the Awami League Central Working Committee at Ganobhaban chaired by party chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday evening. On October 3, Awami League issued a show cause notice to Gazipur City Mayor and the party’s metropolitan general secretary Jahangir Alam for his recent viral video of controversial comments on Bangabandhu, regarding the number of people martyred during the Liberation War and other local leaders. Also read: Accused AL MPs to be expelled if found guilty: Quader He was asked to reply to the letter within 15 days. The letter said Jahangir’s viral comments ruined the image and popularity of the political organization. It is equal to going against the interest of the organization and breaking its disciplines which is a punishable offence according to the party’s constitution, it said. Jahangir was asked to explain why organizational action will not be taken against him via the letter. Also read: Noakahli gang rape: AL leader Ruhul Amin expelled from party The mayor claimed that conspirators and anti-election groups have spread the 'technologically manipulated video' as propaganda against him. AL metropolitan unit President Advocate Azmat Ullah Khan welcomed the expulsion of Jahangir Alam.

The ruling Awami League has expelled its Gazipur unit general secretary and city mayor Jahangir Alam for life for controversial comments on Bangabandhu and other local leaders. The decision was made at a meeting of the Awami League Central Working Committee at Ganabhaban chaired by party chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday evening. Earlier on October 3, Awami League issued a show cause notice to Gazipur City Mayor and the party’s metropolitan general secretary Jahangir Alam for his recent viral video of controversial comments on Bangabandhu regarding the number of people martyred during the Liberation War and other local leaders. He was asked to reply to the letter within 15 days. The letter said Jahangir’s viral comments ruined the image and popularity of the political organization. Read: AL show-cause Gazipur Mayor over comment on Bangabandhu It is equal to going against the interest of the organization and breaking its disciplines which is a punishable offence according to the party’s constitution, it said. Jahangir was asked to explain in writing why organizational actions will not be taken against him via the letter. Mayor Jahangir said he would reply to the letter within the deadline and would obey the party’s president Sheikh Hasina’s decision in this regard. The mayor said conspirators and anti-election groups have spread the 'technologically manipulated video' as propaganda against him. Meanwhile, local AL leaders and activists brought out processions in the town celebrating the party chief’s decision. Metropolitan unit President Advocate Azmat Ullah Khan welcomed the expulsion of Jahangir Alam.