Hizb ut-Tahrir threatens five with death

The letter was postmarked and received by Jessore central post office, but did not show where it was posted from. The letter, written in Bangla, contained the name of Hizb ut-Tahrir. On top of the letter are the proclamations “Atheist” and “Gentile.” The letter reads: “Killing atheists and apostates is a way to heaven for Muslims.  Your death sentence is final. Execution will be carried out any time and don’t dare to harass militant brothers.” Then a list of five prominent personalities are listed: Freedom fighter and Jatiya Samajtanrik Dal (JSD) central committee member Rabiul Alam, Trade union centre and a CPB affiliated organisation’s Jessore unit Chief Mahbubur Rahaman Maznu, writer Benjin Khan, Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee leader Ashiquzzaman Tutul and teacher Shraboni Sur. Among them two confirmed that they got the letter. Police were notified of the letter. Jessore Police Superintendent Anisur Rahaman said they already knew about the threat and necessary initiatives will be taken soon.