A Dhaka court on Wednesday framed charges against Rafiqul Islam Madani, popularly known as Shishu Bokta, in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for delivering ‘anti-state and provocative’ speeches. Dhaka Cyber Tribunal Judge Ash Shams Jaglul Hossain framed the charge and fixed February 22 for recording the statements of the witnesses. Read:‘Shishu Bokta’ Rafiqul put on 7-day remand The formal trial in the case has started with the framing of charges. RAB members arrested Rafiqul from his home in Netrakona on April 7 last year on charges of making anti-state and provocative remarks and creating chaos. On April 8 last year, a case was filed against Rafiqul under the Digital Security Act at Gachha police station in Gazipur. Later on April 11 of the year, another case was filed under the Digital Security Act at Basan Police Station in Gazipur. However, Rafiqul Islam was granted bail by the High Court in a case filed under the Explosive Substances  Act at Kotwali Police Station in Mymensingh on September 30. Read: ‘Shishu Bokta’ Rafiqul sued under DSA; lands in jail Earlier, Madadi was arrested on March 25 in 2021 from Motijheel area during a demonstration protesting the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Independence and later he was freed. Rafiqul, also director of Saoatul Hera Madrasha at Paschim Bilashpur in Netrakona district, reportedly delivered ‘provocative’ speech in a Waj Mahfil at Gachha. He is also assistant vice president of Jubo Jamiat, a wing of Jamiat-e-Ulama- Islam, of Netrakona.

A Dhaka court on Thursday placed Rafiqul Islam Madani, popularly known as Shishu Bokta, on a 7-day remand in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for delivering  ‘anti-state and provocative’ speeches. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Abu Sufian Md Noman passed the order in a virtual hearing after the investigation officer of the case sought a 10-day remand to interrogate Shishu Bokata. Also read:'Shishu Bokta' Rafiqul sued under DSA; lands in jail Rafiqul Islam was placed on 4-day remand in another case filed with Matijheet Police Station earlier on April 21. A Gazipur court sent him to jail on April 8 when he was produced before the court in the case. Madadi was arrested on March 25 from Motijheel area during a demonstration protesting the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Independence and later he was freed. Also read:'Shishu Bokta' Rafiqul held for 'provocative speech' in Netrakona Rafiqul, also director of Saoatul Hera Madrasha at Paschim Bilashpur in Netrakona district, reportedly delivered ‘provocative’ speech in a Waj Mahfil at Gachha recently. He is also assistant vice president of Jubo Jamiat, a wing of Jamiat-e-Ulama- Islam, of Netrakona.

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested Rafiqul Islam Madani for delivering ‘anti-state and provocative speech on virtual platform. Also read:Hefazat Amir demands punishment of Hathazari OC Tipped-off, Rab men arrested Madani, widely known as "Shishu Bokta" from Purbatola area of Netrakona district early Wednesday, said ASP Imran Khan, Deputy Director of Media of Rab Headquarters. Also read:Hefazat activists' show of force frees leader Mamunul from ... Madadi was arrested earlier on March 25 from Motijheel area during a demonstration protesting the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of Independence and later he was freed.