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Mufti Abdul Hannan

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Residence
  
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Political party
  
Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami

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Full Name
  
Mufti Abdul Hannan

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Mufti Abdul Hannan is a Bangladeshi terrorist and the chief of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami branch in Bangladesh. Currently he is in jail and has been sentenced to death in a number of cases.

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Career

Mufti Abdul Hannan is thought to have fought in Afghan war against Soviet Union. He trained in Peshwar, Pakistan and spent six months in a seminary in Uttar Pradesh, India. He is the chief of the Bangladeshi branch of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami. He was arrested on 1st October 2005.

Militant activity

  • He planned the 1999 bombing of an Udichi Cultural event in Jessore Bangladesh. He admitted his role after his arrest and called the bombing a success.
  • He was involved in 2001 Ramna Batamul bombings. He was sentenced to death in 2014.
  • He was indicted in the 2001 bombing of Communist Party of Bangladesh rally.
  • He was involved in the attempt to kill the British High Commissioner through bombing the Shah jalal shrine. He was sentenced to death.
  • He was the planner of 21 August bombing at Awami League rally.

    • References

    Mufti Abdul Hannan Wikipedia
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