A murder case has been registered against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and six other high-profile individuals in connection with the death of Abu Sayed, a grocery shop owner, who was fatally shot by police during an incident in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area on July 19. The tragic event occurred during a procession in support of the quota reform movement in Bosila, escalating tensions and resulting in Sayed’s untimely death.
The other accused in the case include prominent figures such as Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, former Detective Branch (DB) Chief Harunor Rashid, former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Habibur Rahman, and former DMP Joint Commissioner Biplob Kumar Sarker. The case also implicates several unnamed high-ranking police and government officials, adding further gravity to the allegations.
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The case was filed by Amir Hamza Shatil, a resident of Mohammadpur, with the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Rajesh Chowdhury. Shatil’s decision to pursue legal action has brought significant attention to the incident, as it directly involves some of the most influential figures in Bangladesh’s political and law enforcement spheres.
The hearing for this case is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon, where the court will consider the charges and the evidence presented. This development marks a critical moment in the pursuit of accountability for the events of July 19, as it raises questions about the use of force by law enforcement and the responsibility of those in power.
On the day of the incident, Abu Sayed was among the participants in a procession supporting the quota reform movement, a protest that had garnered widespread attention across the country. The situation escalated at Bosila, leading to a confrontation between the demonstrators and the police. In the ensuing chaos, Sayed was struck by police gunfire, resulting in his death and sparking outrage among the local community and beyond.
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