The interim government is taking active measures for extradition of fugitive leaders of the Awami League who are accused of corruption, murder, and human rights violations, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Monday.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, he said: “We are taking appropriate measures to bring back those who face allegations of corruption, murder, or human rights abuses. This is not just the moral obligation of the current government, but also of any future administration—to ensure they face justice under Bangladesh’s legal system.”
In response to a question, Alam remarked, “We’ve seen images on social media of these individuals enjoying a luxurious life abroad. But let’s be clear—they fled the country after looting public funds. Bringing them back is our responsibility.”
At least four former ministers and state ministers of the ousted Awami League government were seen together at the wedding ceremony of Faiyaz Rahman, son of UK Awami League General Secretary Syed Sajidur Rahman Faruk.
The event was held on Sunday at the Intercontinental Hotel in London’s O2 area.
Prominent attendees included Awami League Joint General Secretary and former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud; Presidium Member and former Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdur Rahman; former State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury; and Sylhet District Awami League President and former State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury.
“Many of the fugitives were not only involved in financial crimes, but were also directly linked to killings and grave human rights abuses. They have blood on their hands,” the CA’s Press Secretary told the briefing.
Shafiqul Alam also underscored that the government’s efforts are not limited to merely extraditing the fugitives, but also to ensuring they are held accountable in court.
Addressing concerns raised by Islamist political groups over the recommendations of the Women’s Reform Commission, the he clarified that the report will be forwarded to the National Consensus Commission for political parties to deliberate.
“Which recommendations to adopt will be determined through political dialogue,” he added.