Saiful Islam Duke is a retired Lieutenant Commander of Bangladesh Navy. He is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

Career

Duke was a retired Lieutenant Commander of Bangladesh Navy. He worked as the Personal Secretary to Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. Duke and his brother in law, Directorate General of Forces Intelligence officer Lieutenant Colonel

Saiful Islam Joarder Saiful Islam Joarder is a former Bangladeshi Army officer later who became fugitive due to his involvement for help to escape Tajuddin, the prime suspect of 2004 Dhaka grenade attack. He is believed to be in Bangladesh. Career Joarder was a Lieut ...

were charged with involvement in the

2004 Dhaka grenade attack The 2004 Dhaka grenade attack took place at an anti-terrorism rally organised by Awami League on Bangabandhu Avenue on 21 August 2004. The attack left 24 dead and more than 500 injured. The attack was carried out at 5:22 pm after Sheikh Has ...

on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He is accused of aiding Maulana Tajuddin, main supplier of the grenades used in the attack and member of terrorist groups based in Pakistan, in fleeing Bangladesh. he along with the other accused were indicted on 19 March 2012. Duke was arrested on 27 August 2010 by the Criminal Investigation Department. He is currently being tried for his role in the attacks. He had secured bail in the case in 2014.

Personal life

Duke is the nephew of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Duke, Saiful Islam Living people Bangladesh Navy personnel Year of birth missing (living people)