Bangladesh will make a fresh appeal to Canada for the extradition of Noor Chaudhury, the convicted assassin of Bangladesh’s Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This move follows revelations in a recent documentary showcasing Chaudhury’s unrestricted residence in Canada.
Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s High Commissioner in Canada, affirmed, “We are not sitting here silently, and after the new evidence presented in the CBC documentary, we are making a fresh appeal to the Canadian government for his prompt extradition.”
Rahman disclosed that Chaudhury entered Canada approximately 28 years ago in 1996. Despite being aonvicted murderer in a grave crime, he has been living freely in Canada. The Bangladesh government has been diligently exploring various avenues to facilitate his deportation.
“We have been exploring all possible avenues and urging the government of Canada to repatriate him to Bangladesh to face the judicial verdict. This judicial process has been transparent and free from fear. Amnesty International has certified that the accused were provided ample opportunities to present their innocence,” Rahman stated.
Expressing concern over perceived double standards on human rights issues, Rahman questioned Canada and other developed nations. He remarked, “Our friends (Canada) seem reluctant to appreciate our concerns, and that is our problem. Canada and some other developed countries stress the protection and promotion of human rights. Noor Chaudhury, who violated human rights with crimes against humanity, is being shielded. They are safeguarding the rights of a killer, but justice for the victim and the victim’s families is not being served. This is a clear double standard.”
The High Commissioner revealed that Bangladesh intends to submit a fresh appeal to the Canadian government regarding the extradition of Noor Chaudhury. He stressed the importance of this case and highlighted that, apart from Chaudhury, several other convicted criminals are residing freely in Canada. Dhaka, however, prioritises the Chaudhury case.
Referring to an attack in Bangladesh on July 1, 2016, Rahman pointed out, “The mastermind was identified in Canada. He went to Bangladesh from here. We have clear evidence of the presence of some convicted money launderers in Canada, and we have requested their extradition.”
