Bangladesh
'Dhaka engaging directly with India': Bangladesh dismisses Mamata Banerjee's remarks on Osman Hadi murder
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh has dismissed remarks made by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the murder of political activist Sharif Osman bin Hadi, saying the issue is not one for Dhaka to address.
“An election has taken place in another country, and a political leader has made certain remarks. That is not our matter to discuss,” Obaed Islam said.
Her comments came a day after Banerjee made allegations during a political event in Kolkata concerning the investigation into Hadi's killing.
Mamata claims she knows suspects
Addressing a gathering in Kolkata on Tuesday, Banerjee alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had urged her not to reveal the identities of individuals allegedly linked to the murder of a Bangladeshi political activist.
Although she did not directly name Hadi, Banerjee claimed she was aware of the people responsible for the killing.
Her remarks quickly drew attention on both sides of the border amid ongoing investigations into the high-profile murder case.
Dhaka 'focused on legal process, extradition efforts'
“We want justice for Hadi’s murder. Efforts are underway, and we expect those arrested in India to be returned to Bangladesh so that the legal process can proceed here,” she said.
According to Dhaka, discussions regarding the return of suspects are continuing as authorities seek to advance the legal proceedings connected to the murder investigation.
Who was Osman Hadi?
On December 12, unidentified gunmen shot Hadi in Dhaka. He was later transferred to Singapore for medical treatment but died from his injuries six days later.
His death triggered widespread protests and unrest across Bangladesh, with supporters demanding accountability and swift action against those responsible.
Bangladesh seeks return of suspects held in India
Dhaka has been pursuing their extradition and has repeatedly expressed its intention to bring them back to Bangladesh to face legal proceedings.
The case remains a politically sensitive issue in Bangladesh, where investigators continue efforts to secure justice for the slain activist while coordinating with Indian authorities through diplomatic channels.
Complaint lodged against Mamata
The complaint has been lodged in Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station by advocate Rinky Chatterjee Singh of the Calcutta High Court's Jalpaiguri Circuit Bench.
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