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Former OC Transferred Amidst Controversy over Arrest of Begum Rokeya University Professor

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Professor Mahmudul Haque, a teacher at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, has called for the suspension and legal action against former OC Abdul Al Mamun, formerly of Hajirhat police station, following his arrest in a fabricated murder case. The professor's arrest was linked to the death of a grocer who reportedly died of a heart attack, but according to Mahmudul, he had no connection to the incident. The professor, who has been granted bail, has demanded the formation of a probe committee to identify those involved in orchestrating his arrest and has warned that he will seek legal recourse if necessary.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professor Mahmudul Haque was arrested on June 19 in a fabricated murder case linked to the death of a grocer who died of a heart attack.
  • The professor was made the 54th accused in the case and was granted bail on Sunday.
  • Professor Haque has demanded the suspension and legal action against former OC Abdul Al Mamun, who was transferred to the Detective Branch (DB) of the Rangpur Metropolitan Police (RMP) following public criticism over the arrest.
  • The professor believes that a syndicate within the university has been conspiring against him due to his activism against corruption and his involvement in the anti-corruption movement at Begum Rokeya University.
  • Professor Haque has served as a consultant for various local and international rights organizations and has worked as a journalist for 16-17 years.
  • The professor has warned that he will seek legal recourse if necessary, and has called for an end to the business of filing fake cases and financially ruining families by withholding charge sheets.

Statistics:

  • 54: the number of accused listed in the case against Professor Mahmudul Haque
  • 16-17 years: the amount of time Professor Haque worked as a journalist in Dhaka
  • 790 pages: the length of the corruption dossier prepared by Professor Haque against a former vice-chancellor
  • 1 case: the number of cases filed by Professor Haque for dishonoring the national flag
  • 1 grocer: the victim in the fabricated murder case linked to Professor Haque's arrest

Sources:

  • [1] "Mahmudul Haque: Professor demands suspension, legal action against OC Abdul Al Mamun" _.bdnews24.com_ (no date or author provided)
  • [2] "Former OC transferred amid controversy over arrest of Begum Rokeya University professor" _DHAKA TRIBUNE_ (no date or author provided)

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