Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Bangladesh: Ex-Police Chief Testifies Against Hasina Amidst Arrests
In Bangladesh, a former top police official, Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, was brought to court to testify against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and others.
The Awami League party says this is a setup.
Meanwhile, a former mayor was arrested for attempted murder during protests last year, and another mayor was ordered to be arrested.
These events are part of an ongoing series of actions targeting leaders and officials from the Awami League.
Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun testified before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).
Mamun was brought to testify against Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.
The Awami League condemned the forced testimony as part of a plot against Hasina.
Former acting Mayor Asadur Rahman Kiron was placed on a three-day remand over an attempted murder charge.
Former Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Atiqul Islam was ordered to be shown arrested in the same case.
- Who
- Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Asadur Rahman Kiron, Atiqul Islam.
- What
- Former IGP testified against Sheikh Hasina; arrests and remand orders issued.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Why
- Mamun's testimony is related to alleged crimes against humanity. Arrests relate to attempted murder and actions during protests.
Awami League
Prosecution
Testimony
Awami League
Mamun's testimony is coerced.
Prosecution
Not mentioned in articles.
- Former IGP
- Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun
- Testimony Target
- Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal
- Case Allegation
- Crimes against humanity during last year’s protests
- Awami League Stance
- Condemns the testimony as forced.
- Former Mayor
- Asadur Rahman Kiron
- Remand Reason
- Attempted murder charges
