Barrister Suman sued

A case was filed against Barrister Sayedul Haque Suman yesterday on the charge of making derogatory remarks about the Hindu religion and the community.

Guatam Kumar Adbor, a social worker and a resident of the city’s Bhashantek, filed the case against Barrister Suman with Dhaka Cyber Tribunal.

Judge Ash Sams Joglul Hossain recorded the statement of Guatam Kumar and took cognisance of the case.

The judge also directed the officer-in-charge of Bhasantek Police Station to investigate the matter and submit a probe report within 30 days.

In the complaint, Gautam said Suman on July 19 gave a Facebook post demeaning the Hindu religion and the community.

The barrister has made “false, indecent and objectionable” statements on Hindu religion which has created deep anger among the Hindu Community as well as the whole nation, Gautam Kumar said.

Such provocative and objectionable comments on the community and the religion have hurt religious sentiments of Hindus, the complainant added. 

The complainant appealed to the court to issue an arrest warrant against Suman and bring him under trial for his offensive comments on the Hindu community and the religion.

The Daily Star repeatedly tried to reach Suman over cell phone but he did not receive calls.

Advocate Suman Kumar Roy appeared for the complainant.