Saiful Islam Duke is a retired Lieutenant Commander of Bangladesh Navy. He is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[1]
Saiful Islam Duke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 November 1967 Feni, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Navy |
| Years of service | 1989-2004 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Commander |
Career
editDuke was a retired Lieutenant Commander of Bangladesh Navy. He worked as the Personal Secretary to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[2][1] Duke and his brother in law, Directorate General of Forces Intelligence officer Lieutenant Colonel Saiful Islam Joarder were charged with involvement in the 2004 Dhaka grenade attack on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[3] He is accused of aiding Maulana Tajuddin, main supplier of the grenades used in the attack and member of terrorist groups based in Pakistan, in fleeing Bangladesh.[4] he along with the other accused were indicted on 19 March 2012.[5] Duke was arrested on 27 August 2010 by the Criminal Investigation Department.[6] He is currently being tried for his role in the attacks.[7] He had secured bail in the case in 2014.[8]
Personal life
editDuke is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "The Role Of The UN And The Western World During Bangladeshi Military Coup In 2007: An Empirical Research". Countercurrents. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "DAWN - Features; 06 November, 2004". Dawn. 6 November 2004. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Justice in long wait". The Daily Star. 21 August 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "'Intelligence officials helped Maulana Tajuddin flee'". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Tarique, Babar indicted". The Daily Star. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Duke arrested". The Daily Star. 27 August 2010. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Prosecution pleas for deposition of 20 more witnesses in Aug 21 Case". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "19 accused in Aug 21 grenade attack case fleeing justice". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Tarique okayed Huji plot". The Daily Star. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2017.