30/03/2026
Dr. Syeda Nasrin, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, along with Advocate Md. Shahinuzzaman, served a legal notice challenging a directive issued by Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan, PPM (Bar), PhD, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Rajshahi Range which instructed that certain individuals be immediately shown arrested in other cases (commonly referred to as “shown arrest”) based on an assessment of their alleged capacity to reorganise or engage in activities of a prohibited organisation upon being released on bail.
Upon receipt of the said notice the DIG took advice from his legal counsel and promptly recalled the impugned order as is evident from their reply dated 25.03.2026.
We appreciate that the concerned officer has demonstrated the courage to rectify his mistake. We further commend his willingness to acknowledge the issue and take corrective action through an act of admission. Such conduct reflects a sense of institutional responsibility and accountability.
This development is a positive sign for the establishment of the rule of law in our country. It reinforces the principle that all public authorities remain subject to law and are duty-bound to revisit and withdraw unlawful directions when brought to their attention.
We firmly believe that the police must act not as violators of human rights, but as custodians and protectors of those rights. This incident sets an encouraging precedent that adherence to legality and respect for fundamental rights must guide all law enforcement actions. Hence, we hereby withdraw our legal notice dated 16.03.2026.
Moreover, as a law firm we remain committed in upholding human rights and the rule of law wherever and whenever necessary.
Dr. Syeda Nasrin, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, along with Advocate Md. Shahinuzzaman, served a legal notice challenging a directive issued by Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan, PPM (Bar), PhD, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Rajshahi Range which instructed that certain individuals be....