DHAKA, Feb 02, 2022 (BSS) – A special tribunal here today accepted charge-sheet filed against stunted preacher Rafiqul Islam, popularly known as 'Shishu Bokta' for his short stature, and Mahmudul Hasan alias Murtaza in a case filed under Digital Security Act (DSA). 

Dhaka Cyber Tribunal Judge Ash Shams Jaglul Hossain passed the order and set February 22 for holding hearing on charge framing in the case. Meanwhile, the tribunal today also granted permanent bail to Murtaza. 

Investigating officer of the case and DB police inspector Rezaul Karim filed the charge-sheet against the duo on October 21, 2021. 

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on April 8, 2021, arrested Rafiqul from his house in Netrokona and filed a case under Digital Security Act with Gacha Police Station. Another case under DSA was filed against Rafiqul with Gazipur's Bason Police Station.

A person named Md Adnan Shanto filed this DSA case against Rafiqul and Murtaza with the capital's Motijheel Police Station.