Dhaka, Aug 19: Bangladesh’s interim government, led by the Muhammad Yunus, has arrested Shariful Islam, a member of the Awami League, on charges related to last year’s July demonstrations.
The police arrested Shariful during a raid in the Wari police station area. He has been accused in multiple cases related to the protests and legal action is underway. Shariful previously served as Secretary of Science and Technology Affairs for Dhaka South City Awami League and Organising Secretary of Wari Thana Awami League.
Meanwhile, the International Crimes Tribunal issued arrest warrants against former Inspector General of Police Mohammad Javed Patwary and four other senior police officials in connection with the alleged 2016 murder of seven people in the Patartek area of Gazipur district.
The authorities did not disclose the names of the other accused to facilitate their arrest. Analysts believe these developments are a major political vendetta by the Yunus regime, as several cases were filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her party members, and working officials immediately following her ouster in August 2024.
The interim government has also received criticism for providing shelter to radical and extremist Islamic outfits. (IANS)
