Police have arrested Mahdi Hasan, the Habiganj district member secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. He was detained by Habiganj Sadar police around 7:30pm on Saturday. The arrest was confirmed by Habiganj Superintendent of Police Yasmin Khatun.
The move comes a day after Mahdi Hasan sparked widespread criticism nationwide. On Friday afternoon, while speaking at Shayestaganj Police Station, he allegedly threatened the Officer-in-Charge, claiming, “We burned down the police station and burned SI Santos.” The remarks quickly drew condemnation across the country and prompted strong reactions.
Police say legal procedures are now underway regarding the incident.