Anti-state conspiracy: 2 retired army officers put on 4-day remand

By the Editorial Team · Tuesday, October 13, 2026

A Dhaka court has ordered a four-day remand for two retired army officers accused of involvement in an anti-state conspiracy, including violent incitement and illegal funding through social media. The suspects are alleged to have coordinated with fugitive leaders and operated online groups to spread anti-government content, with the investigation still underway.

A court in Dhaka on Monday ordered a four-day remand for two retired army officers accused of involvement in an alleged anti-state conspiracy, according to law enforcement officials. The order was issued by Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Disaudul Alam following a request from Inspector Sheikh Bashir Ahmed of the Detective Branch Cyber and Special Crime Division.

The two individuals placed under remand are Lieutenant (retired) Kazi Gulshan Ara, 43, and Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Debashish Kumar, 47. Both face charges related to violent incitement, illegal funding, and dissemination of provocative material through social media. The court also denied their bail petitions, according to Debashish Kumar’s legal counsel, Sanaul Islam Tipu.

The case was registered on Monday at the Pallabi Police Station under several provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Cyber Security Ordinance. Authorities allege that the suspects operated from a residence in Pallabi, where they created WhatsApp groups named “Bangladesh Awami League Supporters Alpha” and “BBM Transparency.” These groups reportedly produced and circulated digital content deemed anti-government and incendiary.

Further allegations include coordination with former Army Chief General (retired) Aziz Ahmed, who also served as a former home minister, along with other fugitive leaders. Investigators claim the group conspired to undermine the state and facilitate the resurgence of the ruling Awami League party. Moreover, the two are said to have managed a Facebook page titled “KaalAajkaal.com,” which authorities assert was used to foment instability in the country.

Inspector Bashir also referenced a 2018 event in which the suspects reportedly pledged their loyalty to then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. During that program, they are accused of forming an organization called “Bangabandhu Sena Parishad,” subsequently establishing a committee of 101 members.

The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement continues to gather evidence related to the allegations of anti-state activities, illegal financing, and cyber-related offenses.

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