Sohel Taj Prevented from Flying Abroad

Former State Minister for Home Affairs Sohel Taj was stopped from leaving the country at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka while on his way to the United States.The incident took place earlier this week, confirmed his sister Mahzabeen Ahmad Mimi, daughter of Bangladesh’s first Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmad.Perhaps it happened on Wednesday, she told on Friday.Asked why her brother was barred from traveling abroad, Mimi said, You should ask them.She declined to elaborate further.Meanwhile, the Special Superintendent (Immigration) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport also confirmed that Sohel Taj was unable to board his flight due to a “travel restriction” order against him.

• 26 Sep 2025