Did the workers intend to conduct terrorist attacks in Singapore?

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No Indication of Intent to Conduct Terrorist Attacks Was Found

Investigations by Singapore's Internal Security Department (ISD) did not uncover any indications that the two Bangladeshi workers, Tayani Md Risad and Islam Sahedul, intended to conduct terrorist attacks or were involved in terrorism activities within Singapore. Their work permits were cancelled and they were repatriated due to extremist social media postings that were considered inimical to Singapore's multiracial and multi-religious society.
Social Media Postings Under Scrutiny

Tayani Md Risad was found to have expressed support for Shafiur Rahman Farabi, a radical Islamist writer from Bangladesh known for inciting violence against secular and atheist bloggers. Farabi is also reportedly associated with Hizb ut-Tahrir, a fundamentalist Islamist group banned in Bangladesh. Islam Sahedul made inflammatory posts concerning the Israel-Iran conflict and shared divisive religious views, including labelling Muslims who do not adhere to Islamic law as infidels.
No Links to Previous Terrorism Cases

The two workers were not found to have any connection to prior cases involving self-radicalised individuals who were dealt with under Singapore’s Internal Security Act. This suggests their activities were distinct from those previously identified as posing a direct threat under the ISA.
Repatriation and Further Investigation in Bangladesh

Upon their arrival in Bangladesh on July 8, authorities seized mobile phones and passports belonging to Risad and Sahedul. Bangladeshi police subsequently requested additional time to investigate the men's alleged connections with militant groups, including potential networks and funding sources, indicating ongoing scrutiny of their activities beyond Singapore's borders.

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