Bangladesh's home minister has said legal action will be taken against reserved-seat lawmaker Misti if an investigation finds her guilty of wrongdoing, bdnews24.com reported on Thursday. The minister's remarks were carried by several Bangladeshi outlets, including Jamuna Television, which reported that he said legal measures would follow if the allegations against her are proven.
According to The Daily Star Bangla, Misti has also been ordered to resign from her reserved women's seat. The reports did not specify the nature of the allegations against her.
The home minister's comments came alongside separate statements on other matters. First Alo reported that he said no formal decision has been made to conduct joint operations in the country. Channel i Online reported that he said an investigation is under way into an MP over an incident involving the breaking of a "radda," and that offenders would not be spared.
The reports, published on the same day, indicate the home minister was addressing multiple law-and-order questions. The material available does not detail what the investigation into Misti involves, what stage it has reached, or when any decision on legal proceedings might be made.
What to watch next: whether the investigation concludes and whether authorities announce any legal steps against Misti, or any update on her ordered resignation.
