A former BNP leader was detained by the Detective Branch (DB) of Narayanganj District Police on Friday for allegedly making derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his mother Sayera Khatun in a video that went viral on Facebook.
Kazi Rubayet Hasan Sayem, former co-organising secretary of Narayanganj City BNP, was detained on Friday night from Paikpara Nayapara area in Narayanganj, DB Inspector Al-Mamun said on Saturday evening.
Sayem had long been active in BNP politics. Now he is inactive in politics as he does not hold any post in the party.
Inspector Al-Mamun said a video of Sayem went viral on social media where he was seen drinking and making offensive comments about Bangabandhu and his mother.
"Legal action will be taken as per the law," he added.