Saiful Islam Joarder is a former Bangladeshi Army officer later who became fugitive due to his involvement for help to escape Tajuddin, the prime suspect of 2004 Dhaka grenade attack. He is believed to be in Bangladesh.[2][3]
Saiful Islam Joarder | |
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| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1986-2004[1] |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Known for | 2004 Dhaka grenade attack |
Career
editJoarder was a Lieutenant Colonel who worked in Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, military intelligence of Bangladesh. After the 2004 Dhaka grenade attack, he helped one of the key suspects flee to Pakistan from Bangladesh.[4] His brother in law, Saiful Islam Duke, is one of the accused in 2004 Dhaka grenade attack. Duke is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.[5][6]
He was involved in the November 2009 grenade attack on Fazle Noor Taposh, member of Parliament and relative of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[7][8] He went on the run after the grenade attack.[9]
References
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- ^ "10-truck arms verdict expedites Aug-21 grenade trial". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Tarique okayed Huji plot". The Daily Star. 22 August 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ Manik, Julfikar Ali; Halder, Chaitanya Chandra (18 August 2012). "How an accused was sent abroad". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Slow pace of trial worries all". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Tarique, Babar indicted". The Daily Star. 19 March 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Bangladesh detains 5 Army officers, sacks several others". Zee News. 10 November 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Sacked officers behind attack on Bangladesh lawmaker: Report". Thaindian News. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ Manik, Julfikar Ali; Halder, Chaitanya Chandra (18 August 2012). "A test for investigators". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 January 2017.