Summary:
- Former MP Golam Kibria Tipu sends messages from prison using guards’ phones
- Tipu claims communication is easy and inmates are treated as VIPs
- He expresses optimism about case resolution by the end of Ramadan
- Tipu was arrested for alleged attack on Khaleda Zia’s motorcade and BNP leaders
Former Member of Parliament Golam Kibria Tipu, currently incarcerated in connection with an attack on former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s motorcade, has been sending messages to his associates from prison. Tipu, a presidium member of the Jatiya Party and former MP for Barisal-3, is reportedly using prison guards’ mobile phones to transmit handwritten notes.
In his messages, Tipu asserts that communication from within the prison is “very easy” and can be facilitated through “3 or 4 people.” He also claims to be “doing well” in custody, stating there are “no inconveniences” and that all detainees are treated as “VIPs.”
The former MP expresses optimism about his legal situation, writing that “the cases will be resolved together, at the end of Ramadan, everyone says so.” Each note reportedly includes instructions to top up the prison guard’s mobile phone with 1,000 taka.
Tipu was arrested on charges of attempted murder of BNP leaders and activists, as well as involvement in the attack on Khaleda Zia’s convoy in Dhaka’s Mogbazar area. The incident has drawn significant attention due to its political implications and the high-profile nature of the accused.
This method of communication raises questions about prison security and the privileges afforded to politically connected inmates. Authorities have not yet commented on these alleged breaches of protocol or the veracity of Tipu’s claims regarding his treatment and case prospects.
The case continues to be closely watched by political observers and the public, as it involves prominent figures from Bangladesh’s opposition parties and allegations of political violence.
