They are active members of the militant group, he said.
Sakib, after completing his graduation from a private university, started working as a freelancer. He used to help finance the militant group through cryptocurrency, the DC said.
Another arrestee used to communicate with others through secret messaging app for new recruitment.
Both of them have been carrying out propaganda campaigns inspired by violent extremist ideology through social media and other online platforms, the CTTC officials said.
Two Neo-JMB members arrested in Dhaka
Wed, May 05 2021 09:23:05 PM
By Sumi Khan
Dhaka, May 5 (IANS): The Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested two suspected militants of the banned extremist outfit ‘Neo-JMB from the Matuail area in Dhaka.
The duo had reportedly gathered at Matuail to plan sabotage in Dhaka city, members of the CTTC said.
The accused persons used to communicate online with the members of Neo JMB at various levels, including its top leaders.
One of the arrested persons has been identified as Sakib Ahmed Chowdhury alias Jaki, while the identity of the second accused has not been disclosed yet.