Bangladeshi party leader arrested on murder charge in Dhaka
Workers Party president arrested amid rising political tensions in Bangladesh
Rashed Khan Menon, the president of the Workers Party of Bangladesh, was arrested on a murder charge in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Thursday. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police confirmed his arrest in a brief statement to reporters that evening, citing a murder charge filed at New Market police station.
Menon’s party was part of the 14-party alliance, which included the Awami League led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During the Awami League’s administration, Menon held positions as the minister of civil aviation and tourism and later as the minister of social welfare.
Recently, Rashed Khan Menon faced several allegations related to the deaths of protesters during clashes with law enforcement. These incidents occurred amid student-led demonstrations that culminated in the downfall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5. Following sustained protests by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Hasina resigned and fled to India.
Since her departure, numerous criminal cases have been initiated against Hasina and former ministers across the country.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Dhaka Tribune reports that Rashed Khan Menon, president of the Workers Party of Bangladesh, was detained by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police from his Gulshan residence on August 22. (read more)
- The Business Standard provides an overview of Rashed Khan Menon’s arrest, highlighting his involvement in murder and genocide cases and his detention by the Detective Branch of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is Rashed Khan Menon?
Rashed Khan Menon is the president of the Workers Party of Bangladesh and a former minister.
Why was Rashed Khan Menon arrested?
He was arrested on a murder charge filed at New Market police station.
What roles did Menon hold in the government?
Menon served as the minister of civil aviation and tourism and later as the minister of social welfare.
What led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government?
Student-led protests led by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement caused the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government.
What happened to Sheikh Hasina after the protests?
Sheikh Hasina stepped down and fled to India.
