Munni Saha released on condition
Munni Saha Detained While Leaving Software Technology Park Amid Public Protest
Much discussed journalist Muni Saha was detained by law enforcement on Saturday night, November 30, following a public altercation near Karwan Bazar in Dhaka. The arrest stems from a case filed with Jatrabari Police Station linked to allegations during recent anti-discrimination protests.
However, she was handed over to his family on bail as he was suffering from panic attacks.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner (Detective) Rezaul Karim Mallik said that people surrounded Munni Saha in the caravan market. When she panicked, the police rescued her and first took her to Tejgaon police station. From there she was brought to DB for safety reasons. As she has four cases against her, she has been handed over to his family on bail.
According to the sources, Hi-Tech Park Authority will get due Tk 23 lakh from Munni Saha for 13 months rent arrears of 1 takar khobor office in Software Technology Park of Janata Tower.
Incident Details:
- Location: Karwan Bazar, Dhaka
- Circumstances: Munni Saha, exiting her workplace at a local software technology park, was surrounded by a crowd before being taken into custody by Tejgaon Police. She was subsequently transferred to the Detective Branch (DB) office for further investigation.
Legal Context:
Muni Saha faces allegations related to a student protest incident in Jatrabari, during which a 17-year-old student, Nayeem Hawladar, was fatally shot. The case was filed by the victim's father, Md. Kamrul Islam, on August 22.
Additionally, the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) previously sought detailed information regarding her financial accounts, including deposits, loans, and offshore transactions.
Career Background:
Muni Saha began her journalism career with the Daily Vorer Kagoj before transitioning to television, working with Ekushey Television, ATN Bangla, and later ATN News. She resigned from ATN News on May 31, 2023, citing disputes with the network's management.
Further developments regarding the case and allegations are awaited.
