Siam’s return hindered by lack of treaty with Nepal: Harun

The head of the detective branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Harun Or Rashid, has stated that it is not possible to directly return Siam, who is accused of destroying evidence in the murder case of Jhenaidah-4 constituency MP Anwarul Azim Anar, due to the lack of a prisoner exchange agreement between Bangladesh and Nepal.

Harun Or Rashid made this announcement at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon, upon the return of a three-member investigation team from Nepal, where they were conducting inquiries related to the case.

"Considering where the crime took place and who was murdered, either India or Bangladesh could hand him over. However, there is an existing agreement with India. Even if he is handed over to India, our investigation will not be hindered," stated the senior detective officer.

He also mentioned that Siam is very close to Akhtaruzzaman Shaheen, a friend of MP Anar, who resides in the United States. "In this situation, it would be better if Siam is handed over to the Indian police, as it will facilitate the recovery of evidence and advance the investigation," Harun added.

When asked by journalists whether there has been any communication with Siam, Harun replied, "We have been informed unofficially. We are sure that several meetings have taken place with the authorities there regarding this issue. Additionally, footage from the hotels where Siam stayed has been collected."

Earlier, on June 1, upon hearing news of Siam‍‍`s detention in Nepal, Detective Officer Harun Or Rashid traveled there.

On May 12, MP Anwarul Azim Anar traveled to Kolkata for medical treatment. According to media reports, he was murdered on May 13. Evidence related to the murder was found in an apartment in Newtown, Kolkata on May 22. Following the investigation in Kolkata, a four-member detective team from Bangladesh traveled to Nepal.