Suspect Arrested 45 Years After Assassination of Bangladesh Ex-President Ziaur Rahman

A retired military officer has been arrested in Bangladesh, 45 years after the assassination of former President Ziaur Rahman. The individual is suspected of involvement in the 1981 killing.

16 Jul, 21:24 — 16 Jul, 21:24

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual46d ago

'Assassin' of B'desh ex-prez Ziaur Rehman held after 45 yrs

Former Bangladesh army Major Muzaffar Hossain has been arrested after forty-five years. He is allegedly a mastermind and assassin of President Ziaur Rahman. The arrest occurred in Dhaka's Banani DOHS area late Wednesday night. Hossain was reportedly handed over to the Bangladesh army for court martial. This marks a significant breakthrough for the current Tarique-led BNP government.

By Ahsan Tasnim

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First report: iefimerida · 16 Jul, 17:56|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h

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iefimerida16 Jul, 17:56First to report

Μπανγκλαντές: Συνελήφθη απόστρατος αξιωματικός για τη δολοφονία του πρώην προέδρου Ζιαούρ Ραχμάν πριν από 45 χρόνια

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vg16 Jul, 19:54

Bangladesh: Mann mistenkt for drap på president pågrepet etter 45 år

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Times of India16 Jul, 21:24Latest update

Suspect Arrested 45 Years After Assassination of Bangladesh Ex-President Ziaur Rahman

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'Assassin' of B'desh ex-prez Ziaur Rehman held after 45 yrs

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Μπανγκλαντές: Συνελήφθη απόστρατος αξιωματικός για τη δολοφονία του πρώην προέδρου Ζιαούρ Ραχμάν πριν από 45 χρόνια

Bangladesh: Mann mistenkt for drap på president pågrepet etter 45 år

'Assassin' of B'desh ex-prez Ziaur Rehman held after 45 yrs

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