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on the third day of his remand about his alleged rise to influence during the caretaker government and claims that he later benefited under the Awami League government by misusing state machinery.

He did not provide any information on these matters, according to DB sources.

At least two DB officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said although Chowdhury was arrested in a human trafficking case, he has not yet been questioned about that case.

“His five-day remand has almost ended, and further time may be sought for interrogation,” one official said.

Contacted, DB Joint Commissioner (Cyber) Syed Harun Or Rashid said the investigation is still at a preliminary stage, with no significant progress to report.

Mamun Khaled, arrested early Thursday in the murder case, was asked why “Ayna Ghor” was established, who the first victim was, and about detainees’ experiences, a senior DB official said.

However, the former DGFI chief did not respond, added the official.

The official claimed that the detention cells were first introduced during Khaled’s tenure.

Defence sources said Sheikh Mamun, who joined DGFI in December 2007 as director of the Forces Intelligence Security Bureau (FSIB), allegedly accumulated significant wealth by threatening political leaders and businessmen.

Another defence source claimed he was a key figure behind the establishment of “Ayna Ghor” and orchestrated staged militancy operations.

The Daily Star could not independently verify these claims.

Contacted, DB Joint Commissioner Nasirul Islam, however, said the questioning is focused on the case for which Mamun Khaled was arrested.

DB chief and Additional Commissioner of Dhaka DMP Shafiqul Islam echoed him. If evidence of sudden or unusual wealth accumulation emerges, the matter will be investigated further, he said.