Sheikh Hasina, Ousted Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Named Prime Accused in “Murder” Case of Living Man, Sparking Human Rights Outcry

Sheikh Hasina, Ousted Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Named Prime Accused in “Murder” Case of Living Man, Sparking Human Rights Outcry

[Dhaka, Bangladesh – June 2, 2025] – A man from Fulbaria in Mymensingh, Solaiman Selim, has claimed that he has been falsely listed as deceased in a murder case—despite being very much alive. This bizarre incident has raised serious concerns over human rights violations and the growing culture of fabricated cases in Bangladesh. One of the key accused in this case is none other than Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister who was ousted during the 2024 protest movement.

According to an investigative report by BBC Bangla, the case was filed at Jatrabari Police Station, claiming that a person was shot dead in Dhaka’s Kajla area on August 3. The main accused listed is Sheikh Hasina. Others named include Obaidul Quader, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and Shamim Osman, along with 41 other individuals. Additionally, between 150 and 200 unnamed Awami League activists have been accused in the case.

Human rights activists and legal experts have expressed deep concern over such fictitious legal actions.

Human rights activist Nur Khan Liton said a network of fraudulent cases and extortion has emerged in Bangladesh following the July coup.

“We’ve seen multiple simultaneous cases filed against Harunur Rashid, the caretaker of the Azimpur Orphanage, across three police stations. When officials attempted to extort money from him, a sting operation exposed the involvement of military personnel. The group allegedly includes former army members, RAB personnel, and even a police ASP (Additional Superintendent of Police) accused of coordinating the extortion effort,” he stated.

He further added, “In the aftermath of the July uprising, a racket of politically motivated lawsuits and extortion has emerged. Innocent people are being harassed through false cases aimed at political persecution.”

Human rights organizations have said that these fake cases not only harass innocent individuals but also obstruct justice in genuine murder investigations.

Lawyer Elina Khan stated, “It’s urgent to form a search or verification committee to examine the authenticity of each case. Justice must be served, but it must be fair and free from political manipulation.”

She cited the example of actress Nusrat Faria—who was arrested in a fake murder case while attempting to travel abroad, despite being outside the country at the alleged time of the crime. She was jailed for two days, sparking outrage on social media.

Experts say that such false and harassing cases are eroding public trust and represent serious violations of human rights. The government must ensure a neutral review of all cases and protect innocent citizens.

The government has yet to clarify how many people were killed or injured during the protest movement. Meanwhile, confusion and allegations of political revenge surrounding the murders and court cases continue to grow.                   ✍️ Report Prepared By: Fozla Rabbi Robna