Several accused individuals, including Anisul Haque, Shajahan Khan, Kamal Majumder, Atiqul Islam, Farzana Rupa, Shakil Ahmed, and Solaiman Selim, were presented before the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court this morning to be shown as arrested in various cases, including murder, related to the anti-discrimination student movement.

They were brought out of the detention cell wearing helmets, bulletproof jackets, and handcuffs. However, their handcuffs and helmets were removed when they were placed in the dock.

At 10:15am, when the judge took the bench, hearings began to show them as arrested in various cases.

Later, the court granted the arrest petitions for each of them one by one. After that, they were taken from the court to the prison holding area.

Before and after being presented in court today, some of the accused spoke briefly with journalists.

"It will soon be proven whether we ruined the country or someone else did" -- Shajahan Khan

At that time, a journalist asked Shajahan Khan how he was doing. In response, he said, "I am here with your prayers. Pray for me."

The journalist then asked, "What should we pray for?"

In response, Shajahan Khan said, "Pray that I am released soon so that I can work towards restoring peace and order in the country and participate in the upcoming election."

The journalist then remarked, "Everyone is saying that you have ruined the country."

To this, Shajahan Khan responded, "It will soon be proven whether we ruined the country or someone else did."

As he was being taken back to the prison holding area after the hearing, another journalist asked him why he smiled so much. Shajahan Khan replied, "I always smile. I will keep smiling until my last breath."

When asked how he was doing in prison, he said, "I am doing very well. I am safe from terrorists while in prison."

"A single murder case is enough to frame me": Farzana Rupa

During today's hearing, at one point, Farzana Rupa sought permission from the court to speak. Addressing the court, she said, "I do not have a lawyer to speak on my behalf. May I speak in favour of my bail?"

The judge responded, "This is a hearing to show you as arrested, not a bail hearing."

Farzana Rupa then said, "The number of cases is piling up. I am a journalist. A single murder case is enough to frame me."

Later, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Monirul Islam showed her as arrested in the case whose hearing was ongoing. While standing in the dock, Farzana engaged in a long conversation with her husband and fellow inmate Shakil Ahmed.

"Justice is not rushed": Solaiman Selim

After being placed in the dock, Solaiman Selim called a lawyer and started discussing various matters. During the conversation, the lawyer asked him how life was in prison.

Solaiman Selim replied, "I am fasting. I read books. I can talk to my family over the phone. The food during Sehri and Iftar is normal. Don't you see how everyone's faces look drained?"

Shortly after, the judge entered the courtroom. However, Solaiman Selim continued speaking.

Addressing journalists, he said, "Many journalists publish fake news. They wrote that Shajahan Khan and others are getting good food in prison. These false reports are making our situation worse."

At this point, police officers instructed him not to speak while standing in the dock.

In response, Solaiman Selim said to them, "You are going to slaughter me anyway. Give me a little time."

He then expressed his frustration to the lawyer, saying, "A death sentence could be handed down at any moment. I wouldn't be surprised. Look at how Bangabandhu's house was demolished. The message is clear."

After the hearing, when Solaiman Selim was being taken to the detention cell, he called another lawyer and inquired about his father's health. He asked for updates as his father was unwell.

As he was being led away, a journalist asked him about his comment regarding a possible death sentence. He replied, "Justice is not rushed."

He was then taken to the detention cell.

Meanwhile, Kamal Ahmed Mojumder was seen today being helped into the dock by the police. During the hearing, he leaned against the dock's wall and did not engage in much conversation with anyone.