DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said senior journalist Shafik Rehman was arrested through conspiracy.
Mirza Fakhrul made this remark in a press conference at BNP chairperson’s office in Gulshan area of Dhaka on Saturday (April 23).
He also said Shafik Rehman was arrested on a false allegation.
It is inhumane and pathetic to take him on remand after his arrest at this old age on such allegation, the secretary general added.
BDST: 1337 HRS, APR 23, 2016
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