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Former Planning Minister MA Mannan Arrested

Greenwatch Desk Police 2024-09-20, 8:29am

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Former Planning Minister MA Mannan was arrested in Sunamganj on Thursday night, confirmed Superintendent of Police (SP) AFM Anwar Hossain Khan. The arrest took place at Mannan’s residence in Shantiganj upazila around 10:30 PM.


Mannan, a former Awami League lawmaker representing the Sunamganj-3 constituency, is implicated in a specific case related to a violent incident on August 4, during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement. On September 2, a case was filed against Mannan and 98 others for their involvement in the attack on students.

Following his arrest, Mannan was taken to the SP office, where authorities indicated plans to present him before a court and seek remand. The investigation into the incident continues as the police gather further evidence.