A Dhaka court has granted a one-day remand for a university student and a microbus driver in connection with allegations of planning acts of sabotage in support of a banned student organisation. The order was issued on Monday by Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam in Dhaka.
The accused are Farhan Tanvir Nasif, a student of the University of Dhaka, and Rubel Mia, a microbus driver. Nasif is a student of the Department of Linguistics, enrolled in the 2019–20 academic session, and resides at Sir A F Rahman Hall. According to case documents, he also held the position of organising secretary of a hall unit of the banned student organisation.
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Court Proceedings
The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Monmoth Halder of Shahbagh Police Station, produced the accused before the court and sought a seven-day remand for further interrogation. During the hearing, state counsel Shamshuddhoha Suman argued in favour of granting the remand, while defence lawyer Tarekul Islam opposed the request and applied for bail and cancellation of remand.
After hearing both sides, the court approved a one-day remand for each of the accused.
Allegations in the Case
According to the first information report, around 20 to 25 activists of the banned student organisation gathered in the early hours of 2 May near the Raju Memorial Sculpture at the Teachers and Students Centre (TSC) of the University of Dhaka. The group allegedly chanted provocative slogans and called for the withdrawal of restrictions imposed on the organisation and its affiliated political bodies.
The case statement further alleges that their actions were aimed at conspiring against the state. Upon receiving information, police from Shahbagh Police Station conducted an operation at the scene and arrested Nasif and Rubel along with a microbus. However, other individuals present at the gathering reportedly fled the location before police intervention.
A case was subsequently filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act by Sub-Inspector Md Mainul Islam of Shahbagh Police Station.
Summary of Accused
| Name | Identity | Academic/Professional Details | Allegations | Court Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farhan Tanvir Nasif | University of Dhaka student | Linguistics Department, 2019–20 session; resident of Sir A F Rahman Hall; alleged hall unit organising secretary | Alleged involvement in planning sabotage activities and incitement | One-day remand |
| Rubel Mia | Microbus driver | Professional driver | Alleged involvement in the same incident | One-day remand |
Case Background
The case documents state that despite the government’s ban on the student organisation, Nasif is accused of organising activities with others allegedly aimed at planning sabotage. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities expected to further examine the circumstances of the gathering, the roles of the individuals involved, and any potential wider network linked to the incident.