Mufti Abdul Hannan
| Mufti Abdul Hannan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mufti Abdul Hannan |
| Residence | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Political party | Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami |
Mufti Abdul Hannan is a Bangladeshi terrorist and the chief of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami branch in Bangladesh.[1][2][3] Currently he is in jail and has been sentenced to death in a number of cases.[4][5]
Career
Mufti Abdul Hannan is thought to have fought in Afghan war against Soviet Union.[6] He trained in Peshwar, Pakistan and spent six months in a seminary in Uttar Pradesh, India.[7] He is the chief of the Bangladeshi branch of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami.[8][9] He was arrested on 1st October 2005.[10]
Militant activity
- He planned the 1999 bombing of an Udichi Cultural event in Jessore Bangladesh. He admitted his role after his arrest and called the bombing a success.[11]
- He was involved in 2001 Ramna Batamul bombings.[12] He was sentenced to death in 2014.[13]
- He was indicted in the 2001 bombing of Communist Party of Bangladesh rally.[14]
- He was involved in the attempt to kill the British High Commissioner through bombing the Shah jalal shrine. He was sentenced to death.[15][16][17]
- He was the planner of 21 August bombing at Awami League rally.[18][19]
References
- ↑ "Bangladesh Sentences 8 Islamist Militants, Including Harkatul Jihad Leader, To Death Over 2001 Attacks". 2014-06-23. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Verdict on Bangladesh 2001 bombings delayed". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Ramna blast: Death convict HuJi-B leader captured | Dhaka Tribune". archive.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Ex-UK envoy grenade attack case full verdict released | Dhaka Tribune". archive.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Six arrested HuJI 'members' were planning attacks on secular politicians, police say". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Islamic militants sentenced to death for grenade attack that wounded UK diplomat at Bangladesh shrine". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh biggest terror hub after J&K - Times of India". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Mufti Hannan's nephew held with arms, drugs". 2011-03-10. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Over 30 'grenades' stored there". 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "'Intelligence officials helped Maulana Tajuddin flee'". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Same old story, same old drum | Dhaka Tribune". archive.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Ramna Batamul bombing case awaits High Court hearing". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Bangladesh attacks: Eight members of Huji sentenced to death - BBC News". bbc.com. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ↑ "Mufti Hannan, 12 others indicted for CPB rally attack". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Bangladesh attacks: Eight members of Huji sentenced to death - BBC News". bbc.com. British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Upholds Death Sentences for Attack on British Diplomat". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Bangladesh upholds Islamists' death sentence for UK envoy attack". Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "How a Bangladesh youth's life was changed by a radical - Regional | The Star Online". www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ↑ "Bangladesh court bombs kill two". BBC. 2005-10-03. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
See also
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