Staff Correspondent,
bdnews24.com
Published: 15 May 2021 12:17 PM BdST
Updated: 15 May 2021 12:19 PM BdST
Police have arrested Jamaat-e Islami leader and former MP Shajahan Chowdhury in Chattogram’s Hathazari over a case involving Hifazat-e Islam violence. );
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Shajahan was found to be involved in the violence that occurred at Hathazari for three days centring on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, said Abdullah Al Masum, superintendent of police (Special Branch) in Chattogram. The arrest was made on Friday night.
Hifazat activists were involved in extensive violence and vandalism in Hathazari around Modi’s visit in March, including an attack on the local police station.
Chattogram Bureau,
bdnews24.com
Published: 05 May 2021 09:59 PM BdST
Updated: 05 May 2021 09:59 PM BdST
Police have arrested Zakaria Noman, the publicity secretary of Hifazat-e Islam’s recently dissolved committee, on charges related to violence in Chattogram’s Hathazari during celebrations of Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary. );
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He was held at Chakaria Upazila in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday in a case over the violence during protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Mar 26 Independence Day, said SM Rashidul Hasan, Chattogram superintendent of police.
Hifazat activists, who objected to Modi’s visit over his government’s policy towards Muslims, attacked Hathazari Police Station during the deadly protests. They also carried out arson attacks on land offices.