Dhaka, April 21 -- "Razakars," or those who sided with Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War, have grabbed power while freedom fighters are in jail, said former shipping minister Shajahan Khan, who has been behind bars for the last seven months since the fall of the Awami League government.

He made the remarks while being taken to the courtroom from the lockup at Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Monday, bdnews24.com reports.

When asked about contesting the 13th national election, Shajahan, an eight-time MP, said: "I'll definitely contest the election"

The hearing on showing Shajahan arrested in the murder case of Chankharpool trader Monir during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement was scheduled for Monday. He was tak...