A Dhaka court today (Nov 4) ordered that former Dhaka-7 lawmaker Haji Mohammad Salim be shown as arrested in a case related to the attempted murder of Fazlur Karim in front of Dhaka Alia Madrasa.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Shahin Reza issued the order after police presented Haji Salim before the court and requested that he be officially shown as detained in the case.

Haji Salim was arrested in the early hours of September 2 from Bongshal, Dhaka, and was subsequently placed on a five-day remand in connection with a murder case.

Case documents indicate that Fazlur Karim, 50, participated in an anti-discrimination student movement on August 5. When the rally reached the vicinity of Alia Madrasa, it was reportedly attacked by police and Awami League supporters, leaving several injured, including Karim. He received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital following the incident.

Karim later filed the case on October 26 with Chawkbazar Police Station, naming 104 individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

BDST: 1356 HRS, NOV 04, 2024
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