On August 10, a Dhaka court rejected the bail pleas of six individuals, including Notun Dhara Bangladesh (NDB) Chairman Momin Mehedi and Senior Vice Chairman Shanta Farzana. The court's decision came after a hearing on the bail plea filed by the defense. The four other accused in the case are NDB vice chairman Nurjahan Nira, joint secretary general Moniruzzaman, and organizing secretaries Aftab Mondol and Hari Sarkar. The accused have been sent to jail since August 5, following an order from Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Kamal Uddin.
Background of the Case
The case was filed with Shahbagh Police Station by Babul Sardar on August 4 under the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to the case statement, the accused are alleged to be collaborators of the Awami League and involved in conspiracies against the incumbent government. The case details that on August 4, the accused were allegedly chanting provocative slogans and holding a procession in front of the National Press Club. When Babul Sarker and Al Nur Mohammad Ayash, member secretary of the State Dialogue Forum, along with several activists of the July movement, protested against the procession, the accused allegedly attacked them with local weapons, sticks, SS pipes, chairs, and hockey sticks. Several people, including Ayash, were injured in the attack, and Ayash was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition.
Court Proceedings
Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain passed the order rejecting the bail pleas after holding a hearing on the matter. The court's decision was based on the severity of the charges and the potential threat to public order, as outlined in the case filed by Babul Sardar. The accused have been in jail since their arrest on August 5, pending further court proceedings.
