BNP might have links with it

State Minister Asaduzzaman Khan. TV grab

The state minister for home affairs yesterday said the law enforcers were investigating to find out who else apart from the six sued were involved in the abduction and murder of Narayanganj ward councillor Nazrul Islam and six others.
The six accused include Awami League leaders Nur Hossain and Mohammad Yasin.
State Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal also alleged the BNP might have links with the recent abductions and murders, as the victims had ties with the ruling AL.
Earlier on Thursday, he issued a statement alluding to “the opposition party's connection to the abductions”.
“Abduction has been on the rise ever since a senior leader of the BNP called for a clandestine movement. We are investigating to see who are behind this all,” he told a discussion organised by Bangladesh United Islami Party yesterday.
He was referring to BNP Vice-chairman Sadeque Hossain Khoka's call for ouster of the government through a clandestine movement if people's democratic right to wage a "logical" movement is trampled.
At a May Day rally in Gazipur, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had also drawn a reference to Khoka's statement. She alleged there was no doubt the BNP was behind the recent disappearances.
The rally was organised by Jatiya Sramik League at Bhawal Badare Alam College ground in Gazipur.
The premier also urged the BNP to return to the “path of normal movement”, reports the UNB.
Referring to the BNP, she said, “Those who grab power through killings, coups and conspiracy believe in the politics of clandestine attacks.”
The state minister for home, meanwhile, has summed up all the steps taken for investigation into the abductions.
“The law enforcers are conducting raids to find the criminals. They are tracking the cellphones of potential suspects. In addition, a red alert has been issued in the border areas to ensure the criminals don't flee the country. In the city itself, microbuses with black-tinted windows are not being allowed,” he said.
One was arrested in connection with Thursday night's abduction of businessman Saiful Islam, he informed.
Meanwhile, during a visit to Narayanganj, Additional Deputy Inspector General of Police (Dhaka Range) Khandaker Golam said the government would consider replacing every law enforcer of the district whose “failure” was responsible for the abduction and murder of the councillor and six others.
“If the police lack sincerity in the investigation, appropriate steps will be taken against them,” he added.
Seven officials of Narayanganj, including the deputy commissioner, the superintendent of police and the commanding officer of Rab-11, have already been replaced.