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Police arrest banned AL secretary heading India

Published : Thursday, 12 November, 2026 at 8:28 AM

Observer Online Report

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Police have arrested Md Nasimul Islam, general secretary of the Godagari municipality unit of the banned Awami League in Rajshahi, from the Darshana International Immigration Checkpost in Chuadanga while he was attempting to travel to India.

He was detained at approximately 12:00PM on Sunday (November 8).

According to police sources, the arrestee is the son of Abdul Hai from Bhagabantapur village in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi and served as the general secretary of the banned Awami League's Godagari municipal branch.

Sub-Inspector (SI) Tuhin Mia, in-charge of the Darshana International Immigration Checkpost, stated that Nasimul arrived at the checkpost on Sunday morning intending to cross into India on a medical visa.

During the verification of his passport and visa, immigration officials flagged legal complications. Following inquiries with Godagari Police Station, authorities confirmed that a case was pending against him, leading to his immediate arrest.

Mokhlesur Rahman, inspector (investigation) of Darshana Police Station, confirmed that Nasimul Islam was taken into custody at the international checkpost due to the existing case at Godagari Model Police Station.

He was subsequently handed over to Rajshahi police for further legal proceedings.

-EM

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