Court Reporter:

Golam Mortuza, Officer in Charge of Hatirjheel Police Station has offered an unconditional apology over the controversial closure of a Nobin Fashion panjabi shop in Moghbazar.

He appeared before Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman on Sunday, where he submitted his explanation and sought pardon.

Earlier, on March 25, the court had summoned the OC, directing him to reopen the shop within 24 hours and to submit an explanation of the incident within three days. The order was issued suo motu.

Public Prosecutor Jamal Uddin Marjin said the court heard the OC’s statement and sought the prosecution’s opinion regarding individuals who allegedly claimed to be associates of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman during the incident.

The court’s decision on the apology is still pending.

He also noted that Golam Mortuza is being removed from his post.

The incident came to light after a video went viral on March 20, showing local traders shutting down the shop for selling panjabis at lower prices, with police present at the scene.