Reported By: Bangladesh – Location: Bangladesh
1. Arrest Details: Golam Dastagir Gazi, former textiles and jute minister and MP for Narayanganj-1, was arrested by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police from his home in Shantinagar on the night of August 24.
2. Murder Case: Gazi’s arrest is related to a murder case filed at Rupganj police station. The case was registered on August 21, following the death of a 17-year-old student named Roman Mia.
3. Incident Background: Roman Mia was shot multiple times on August 5 while attending a victory procession. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
4. Case Details: The murder case was filed by Rina Begum, the victim’s aunt. The case names several individuals including Gazi, his son Gazi Golam Murtaza, former bridge minister Obaidul Quader, local UP chairmen, Awami League leaders, and 50-60 unidentified people.
5. Additional Information: Gazi had previously gone into hiding to avoid arrest. Following his arrest, he was taken to the Detective Branch office for further proceedings.
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https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/former-textiles-minister-golam-dastagir-gazi-detained-924866