Suraiya Akhtar

Suraiya Akhtar is a senior prison supervisor at Dhaka Central Jail in Bangladesh. She recently gained attention for her role in the release of Azharul, a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, who was acquitted of charges related to crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Her position highlights the complexities of the legal system in Bangladesh, particularly concerning cases involving historical grievances.