Soma Sakar (19) Kidnapped
Converted to Islam

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GHRD-Dhaka received an appeal from Shambhu Nath Sarkar, legal guardian of Ms. Soma Sarkar of Dashuria, P.S. Iswardi, District-Pabna Bangladesh to help to release of their daughter from the perpetrators who kidnapped her on 28the June 2008. After abduction of Ms.Soma the legal guardian made a general diary entry No.1125 dated 28the June 2008 at Iswardi Police station but police did not take any action. Thereafter the legal guardian lodged FIR at Iswardi Police station on 2nd July 2008 saying that their daughter has been kidnapped by 1) Md. Mamun Sardar son of Md. Gafur Sardar of Mirkamari and 2) Md.Ohidul Islam son of Md.Aba of North Mirkamari of Pabna district. It is alleged in the FIR that on 28th June 2008 Ms. Soma went to bring costume from Riyd Tailors within the vicinity of her home and all on a sudden at about 8 p.m. the two kidnappers along with 4/5 unknown perpetrators abducted the girl by a motor cycle forcefully and police did not act despite repeated requests from the legal guardian. I on behalf of GHRD made telephone call to O.C. Iswardi PS and requested him to recover the girl from the possession of the kidnappers. OC replied that he tried but failed. I also talked with Asstt.Superintendent of Police, (ASP) Pabna. He informed that the girl was converted to Islam and a marriage has been solemnized according to Islamic shariat law. ASP’s statement was astonishing, as if he has nothing to do because the girl was married and converted to Islam. It is speculated that the police is also helping the perpetrators or looking otherwise. Rabindra Ghosh <citizenofbangladesh@gmail.com>
7/23/08

Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) from Harkat-ul-Jihad
After many terrorist acts Bangladesh banned Harkat-ul-Jihad under pressure of US. So the people in that band organization had just formed a new party called IDP and they are open. Government did not recognize it yet, but will. IDP was formed 18th May 2008 and by this time they had committees in 41 districts, a sign of rapid grow. Central committee is in ad-hoc basis and consists of 15 members, out of which 7 are Mujahid Commanders who fought in Afghanistan. Abdus Salam, who is the convener of IDP is also a commander who fought in Afghanistan. Its central off ice is at 24A Joar Sahara, Dhaka. IDP applied to EC (Election Commission) for registration on 6th July 2008. They promised to take part in all elections, which government wants.
IDP’s draft constitution says: Madina (Saudia Arabia’s holy city) declaration and Koran & Sunnah will be their base to establish a fair based Bangladesh. IDP will have 5-stage council to conduct the activities of the party. Those are: Sura Council; Advisor Council; General Council; Executive Council and Permanent Council. Highest will be ‘SURA Council’ and its 2/3 members must be Alem (Who knows Koran fully). Advisory councils’ ¾ members must be Alem also. Almost all the Afghan-return fighters are in this party. Most of the members of this organization were students of Kawami Madrassa (pro-Saudia Islamic schools). Some of the members of this organizations are: Kari (Who memorize Koran) Hossain Ahmed (Habiganj, Sylhet); Mohammed Lokhman (Chittagong); Sirajul Islam (Gazipur); Abdus Kuddus (Noakhali); Ruhul Amin (Gazipur); Atahullah (Manikgang). All of them are Afghan fighters and vice-convener of IDP. Source: Different Dhaka News Papers & an analysis