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Former MP Manik arrested over attack on student movement

Politics 2024-10-08, 11:18pm

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Former MP Manik arrested for attack on anti-discrimination student-movement.



Dhaka, Oct 8 – The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Mohibur Rahman Manik, a former Member of Parliament for Sunamganj-5, from the Bashundhara residential area of the capital on Tuesday. His arrest is linked to attacks on students and the public during the anti-discrimination student movement in the Sunamganj Sadar area.

ASP Imran Khan of RAB headquarters’ media wing confirmed the arrest.

A case was registered against Mohibur, aka 'Boma' or 'Bomb' Manik apparently, at the Sunamganj Sadar Police Station following the events of the anti-discrimination protests. The case number is 05/258, filed on August 4, 2024, the eve of the previous regime's fall.

The arrested Ex-MP is currently being processed for transfer to the Detective Branch (DB) office in Dhaka for further investigation. - UNB