According to the petition, Manzil had been absconding since the fall of the Awami League regime. According to the investigators, Manzil allegedly used his professional standing as a military officer to formulate “blueprints” to crack down on protesters in coordination with the then-ruling party and its affiliates. While the state sought the remand, the defence filed a petition seeking bail and the cancellation of the remand plea. Wadud, a businessman, was shot dead on Jul 19, 2024, in Nilkhet near New Market during the student-led protests. His brother-in-law, Abdur Rob, subsequently filed a murder case at New Market Police Station, naming 130 individuals including Hasina and Quader.

Source: bd News24 April 10, 2026 16:03 UTC