BSS
  12 Nov 2025, 00:23
Update : 12 Nov 2025, 00:48

Banned BCL leader arrested in Savar over sabotage plot

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SAVAR, Nov 11, 2025 (BSS) - The police have arrested a leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) for allegedly being involved in a nationwide sabotage plan.

The arrestee was identified as Akash Hossain Jubo, 25, vice president of the banned Dhaka District Chhatra League.

Savar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jewel Mia today said Akash was taken into custody from the Radio Colony area of Savar Municipality based on a secret tip-off.

He said Akash is accused of brutal attacks on female students during anti-discrimination student movements at Dhaka University and firing at people in the Savar-Ashulia area. 

He had been in hiding since then, OC Jewel Mia said. 

He added that the BCL leader has been sent to court seeking seven-day remand and further legal action is underway.