State vs Zakir Naik — Alleged links to Dhaka terror attack

News27 Oct 2025

Zakir Naik scheduled for tour in Bangladesh

Preacher Zakir Naik is set to travel to Bangladesh to deliver sermons following an invitation from the country's interim government.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Preacher Zakir Naik plans to travel to Bangladesh to give speeches.
Who:: Zakir Naik is the preacher, and the interim government of Bangladesh is the group issuing the invitation.
When:: Reported on 27 Oct 2025.
Why:: The preacher received an invitation from the country's interim government to deliver sermons.
What it means:: The preacher is scheduled to tour Bangladesh for public speaking engagements.

News18

Filing20 Apr 2017

Special NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik

A special NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant for the arrest of Zakir Naik in connection with an ongoing terror case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court issued an order for the police to arrest Zakir Naik.
Who:: The special NIA court is the judge, and Zakir Naik is the accused person.
When:: Reported on 20 Apr 2017.
Where:: Special NIA court.
Why:: The court issued the warrant because of his alleged links to a terror attack in Dhaka.
What it means:: The police now have the court's formal permission to take the accused into custody.

The Economic Times

News13 Jul 2016

MIM calls for end to media trial on Zakir Naik, says only courts can decide

While MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has not yet reacted, he let his party's Maharashtra unit issue a statement.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A political party demanded that the media stop judging the case and let the courts decide.
Who:: The MIM is a political party. Zakir Naik is the accused.
When:: Reported on 13 Jul 2016.
Why:: The party says that media outlets are holding their own trials instead of waiting for the legal process.
What it means:: This public statement emphasizes that only the judicial system has the power to determine the final outcome.

The News Minute

News10 Jul 2016

Bangladesh bans Zakir Naik's Peace TV

The government of Bangladesh has banned the broadcast of Peace TV, a channel operated by Zakir Naik, following allegations that the network incited terrorism.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The government of Bangladesh has prohibited the broadcast of the television channel named Peace TV.
Who:: The government of Bangladesh is the regulator. Zakir Naik is the person who operates the television channel.
When:: Reported on 10 Jul 2016.
Why:: The government believes the network allegedly encouraged people to commit acts of terrorism.
What it means:: The television channel is no longer allowed to be broadcast within the territory of Bangladesh.

Firstpost

News10 Jul 2016

Zakir Naik seeks support from Muslim community against ‘media trial’

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Saturday sought support from the Muslim community against what he called was a “media trial” over allegedly...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The accused asked the Muslim community to support him against unfair coverage by news organizations.
Who:: Zakir Naik is the accused person seeking support.
When:: Reported on 10 Jul 2016.
Why:: He claims that media outlets are conducting a trial against him in public rather than in court.
What it means:: The accused is publicly responding to allegations of links to a terror attack in Dhaka.

Hindustan Times

State vs Zakir Naik — Alleged links to Dhaka terror attack

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