"Since there is no warrant against him [Hamid], the question of arrest does not arise," said Jahangir, adding that an investigation is ongoing.
He said legal action will be taken against Hamid if evidence confirms his involvement in any wrongdoing.Former president Hamid returned to Dhaka at around 1:30am on Monday via Thai Airways flight TG-339, following medical treatment in Bangkok.
After completing immigration formalities, which took about 90 minutes, Hamid exited the VIP lounge at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 3am under strict security measures. He was accompanied by his son and brother-in-law.Hamid's initial departure to Thailand for medical purposes on May 8 was met with widespread controversy and mass protests demanding answers from authorities.
When the news of his exit became known, an additional deputy commissioner of the Immigration Police was withdrawn due to alleged negligence in their duties regarding their connection to the departure.
An officer of the Special Branch was also suspended on the same grounds.
The government had formed a high-level committee, including three members of the Advisory Council, to investigate his quiet departure.
On May 8, the home affairs adviser had even vowed to step down if he failed to bring those who collaborated with Hamid to allow his departure to book.
Warning of strict actions, adviser Jahangir said no one will be spared who facilitated the former president's departure.
"Of course, action will be taken. No one will be spared under any circumstances. Those involved in it must be punished," he said, adding that he would resign if it does not happen.