Ex-President Abdul Hamid leaves country

Nine months after the fall of the Awami League government in the student-led mass uprising, former President Abdul Hamid has left the country early Thursday (May 8).

He departed Dhaka for Bangkok at 3:05 AM aboard a Thai Airways flight.

A responsible official at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport confirmed the news of his departure.

According to the source, Abdul Hamid left for Bangkok on Thai Airways flight TG 340, which departed at 3:05 AM. He reportedly arrived at the airport around 11:00 PM. After undergoing necessary immigration checks, he received clearance to leave the country.

At least one murder case was filed against Abdul Hamid. The case was registered on January 14 at Kishoreganj Sadar Police Station.