AL Leader Arrested for Satirical Post on Adviser Mahfuz

Lakshmipur Correspondent

Lakshmipur: Police have arrested Rakibul Hasan Masud, joint secretary of Ramganj Upazila Awami League, for posting a satirical video on Facebook criticizing a public rally funded by the government during Adviser Mahfuz Alam’s visit to Lakshmipur.

According to police, Masud was arrested on Saturday evening after posting the video.

Earlier, on January 24, banners and festoons covered the area ahead of Mahfuz Alam’s visit. Social media was flooded with criticism over the use of government funds for the rally.

The officer-in-charge of Ramganj Police Station said legal action is being processed against the accused.

A leader of Ramganj Upazila Awami League said arresting someone for criticism is a sign of fascism. He added that those engaging in such actions are themselves fascists but accuse Awami League of the same.