Barrister Sayedul Haque Suman
Ex-MP Barrister Suman arrested in Dhaka
Police have arrested former lawmaker Barrister Sayedul Haque Suman from Mirpur.
Officials said Sumon was arrested late Monday night by members from Mirpur Model Police Station.
He has been taken to Pallabi Police Station as there was no proper facility to keep an accused in Mirpur Police Station which was damaged in an arson attack during the recent mass upsurge.
Nazrul Islam, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Pallabi Police Station confirmed the matter.
According to the OC, Suman was arrested for his alleged involvement in the killing of a student during the July-August anti-discrimination student movement.
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Before the arrest Barrister Suman said on his verified Facebook account, "I am going with the police. See you in court. Pray for me, everyone."
Suman was elected as an independent candidate in controversial January 7 polls from Habiganj-4 constituency.
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