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2009 - SEP 24: Dr. Alamgir speaks at a program of the Institute for Global Leadership at Tufts University, USA.
- SEP 17: Dr. Alamgir's book, Notes from a Prison: Bangladesh, is published.
- JUL 13: In a landmark verdict, the High Court overturns Dr. Alamgir's 13-year imprisonment conviction by a special tribunal, and rules that the military-controlled ACC acted illegally.
- MAY 11: Listen to Voice of America's interview of Dr. Alamgir, where he argues why the ACC should be brought under greater oversight.
- FEB 17: Dr. Alamgir is appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Undertakings, which oversees the activities of state institutions.
2008 - DEC 29, 2008: While on bail, Dr. Alamgir contests and wins a seat in the parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.
- OCT 21: Dr. Alamgir walks free, on bail, after 20 months in prison.
- OCT 20: The Supreme court upholds Dr. Alamgir's bail on the new case, and stays its proceedings.
- OCT 6: The Supreme Court upholds Dr. Alamgir's earlier bail order from the High Court. His release is still pending on securing bail on the new case the gov't filed.
- SEP 8: The Supreme Court stays High Court's bail order for a month.
- AUG 28: High Court orders bail for Dr. Alamgir in three cases, but he cannot be freed because the gov't has just filed another case to keep him in prison.
- AUG 26: On its fake charges, the military-led government issues arrest warrants against Dr. Alamgir's family, deepening its persecution.
- AUG 25: Gov't-influenced lower court rejects bail petition of Dr. Alamgir in 4th case.
- AUG 22: The military-led gov't comes after Dr. Alamgir's family, charging all of them with "corruption"
- JUN 12: The gov't brings charges against Dr. Alamgir's sons for not submitting their wealth statement.
- APR 1: Weak from lack of food, Dr. Alamgir faints and suffers head injury in jail and is transferred to a hospital in Dhaka
- FEB 25: Dr. Alamgir's food and water supply restricted indefinitely as punishment for trying to contact his family using a cell-phone
- JAN 08: Amnesty International chief concerned that due legal process is not being followed for those arrested in Bangladesh.
- JAN 01: The government files a third fake case against Dr. Alamgir, with no proof except the forced testimony of a businessman who claims extortion.
2007 - DEC 16: An essay published in New Age mentions "trumped up charges" against Dr. Alamgir as a "blatant disregard" for the law.
- NOV 28: As Dr. Alamgir prepares to appeal his verdict in the High Court, the government files another fake case against him so that he can be kept detained on another count in case the High Court orders his release.
- AUG 1: In an open letter, Human Rights Watch condemns Bangladesh government for "almost complete disregard for established legal norms."
- JUL 26: Dr. Alamgir sentenced to 13 years in prison by the Summary Tribunal for having a minor "discrepancy" in his wealth statement.
- JUL 11: In the first instance of its kind, 3 eminent citizens tell the court that Dr. Alamgir is an honest man.
- MAY 14: Fifteen US senators, including Hillary Clinton, Edward Kennedy, and John Kerry send a letter to the Bangladesh government, urging respect for due process, restoration of fundamental rights, and the need to hold elections and return to democracy as soon as possible.
- MAY 10: An essay in the Daily Star reveals the farce in the government's case against Dr. Alamgir.
- MAY 8: The Washington Post reports on Dr. Alamgir's case.
- MAY 8: The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest scientific society, issues an action alert, informing its members of the violation of Dr. Alamgir's fundamental rights.
- MAY 1: US Senator Edward Kennedy writes a letter to US Ambassador Patricia Butenis expressing concern about Dr. Alamgir's detention.
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