[Bangladesh] Strategic developments: Arrests

On 24 March 2025, police arrested an AL leader, who is also a former MP of the Kishoreganj-5 (Bajitpur-Nikli) constituency and Managing Director of Afzal Shoes Company, from Meherpur town (Meherpur Sadar, Meherpur). There are at least 10 cases against him for murder and assault in Kishoreganj, Bajitpur, and Dhaka in connection with the attack on a procession during the anti-discrimination student movement.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-03-24

Country

Bangladesh

Event type

strategic

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