A Dhaka court has ordered the arrest of Selim Pradhan, a figure previously linked to the casino scandal, as a suspect in a case filed under the Explosives and Attempted Murder Act at Gulshan Police Station. The order was issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, by Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Sefatullah. The prosecution confirmed the decision, stating that Pradhan’s involvement was suspected based on evidence of incitement and financial support related to the incident.

According to the case documents, the allegations stem from an attack on August 5, 2024, during an anti-discrimination student movement in the Bashatala area of Gulshan. Protesters were reportedly fired upon, injuring victim Touhid Mia, who later filed the case. The case names 88 identified and 100 to 200 unidentified individuals as accused. The defense opposed the arrest, but after hearing both sides, the court denied bail and ordered Pradhan’s detention.

The court’s decision allows investigators to proceed with questioning Pradhan as part of the ongoing probe into the violent incident.