Saiful Islam Duke Explained

Saiful Islam Duke
Birth Place:Bangladesh
Serviceyears:1989-2004
Rank: Lieutenant Commander

Saiful Islam Duke is a retired Lieutenant Commander of Bangladesh Navy. He is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

Career

Duke was a retired Lieutenant Commander of Bangladesh Navy. He worked as the Personal Secretary to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[1] [2] 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

Duke is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DAWN - Features; 06 November, 2004. DAWN.COM. 23 January 2017. en. 6 November 2004.
  2. Web site: The Role Of The UN And The Western World During Bangladeshi Military Coup In 2007: An Empirical Research. Countercurrents. 23 January 2017. 11 November 2016.
  3. Web site: Justice in long wait. The Daily Star. 23 January 2017. en. 21 August 2016.
  4. Web site: 'Intelligence officials helped Maulana Tajuddin flee'. Prothom Alo. 23 January 2017.
  5. Web site: Tarique, Babar indicted. The Daily Star. 23 January 2017. en. 19 March 2012.
  6. Web site: Duke arrested. The Daily Star. 23 January 2017. en. 27 August 2010.
  7. Web site: Prosecution pleas for deposition of 20 more witnesses in Aug 21 Case. bdnews24.com. 23 January 2017.
  8. Web site: 19 accused in Aug 21 grenade attack case fleeing justice. bdnews24.com. 23 January 2017.
  9. Web site: Tarique okayed Huji plot. The Daily Star. 23 January 2017. en. 22 August 2011.

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