A new case was lodged today against 135 individuals, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the killing of Jatiotabadi Sramik Dal activist Riajul Talukder. The incident occurred in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area amid the recent anti-discrimination student movement.
Among the other high-profile figures accused in the case are Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Moshiur Rahman Mollah Sajal, Enamul Haque Shamim, Iqbal Hossain Opu, and Nahim Razzaq. Additionally, between 350 to 400 unidentified individuals have been implicated in the case.
The complaint was filed by Riajul’s brother, Rubel Talukder, with Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Saddam Hossain’s court. After hearing the complainant’s statement, the court directed Jatrabari Police Station to officially register the case as a First Information Report (FIR).
According to the case documents, on August 4 at around 5 PM, hundreds of students and supporters took part in a procession supporting the anti-discrimination student movement in front of Jatrabari Police Station. The case alleges that, under the direct orders of Sheikh Hasina, Awami League affiliates and police opened fire on the peaceful procession, during which Riajul was shot and later succumbed to his injuries.
