Former Bangladesh air force officer linked to Hasina escape video found dead
A former Bangladesh air force officer linked to a video of Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country has been found dead in a river. Authorities are investigating the circumstances, while family and political figures raise questions about the nature of his death.
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The death of a figure connected to a high-profile political transition in Bangladesh raises concerns about political stability and potential retribution.
DHAKA: A former Bangladesh air force officer, reportedly linked to a video purportedly showing Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country on Aug 5, 2024, has been found dead near a river in Dhaka, with police saying an inquest report has found no external injury marks, though blood was seen coming out from his nose.The body of former flight lieutenant Tahsif Souri (28) - "compulsorily retired" from service a year after the fall of Hasina govt - was recovered from Turag River Wednesday, a day after he went missing.Talking to reporters, home minister Salahuddin Ahmed said he would issue a comment after initial probe and autopsy findings. He did not comment when asked if Tahsif had shot the video.Police said Tahsif's body was sent for autopsy to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. His father KM Enayetul Karim Helal claimed an acquaintance, Dwip, took Tahsif out on Tuesday evening.
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