10 arrested over implementing directive of Hasina’s audio clip

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested ten people including those implementing the directive of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s viral audio clip.

DMP Deputy Commissioner of Public Relations and Media Branch Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the information.

Based on the intelligence information, they were arrested on Saturday (November 9) night after conducing drives in various areas of Dhaka, Talebur said.

During the drives, a large amount of provocative posters, placards with pictures and cash were seized from their possession, he mentioned.

“Recently, Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, in an audio clip that went viral on various social media platforms, directed the leaders and activists of her party to use placards with pictures of the newly elected president of the United States and the flag of the United States in processions and rallies,” Talebur said.

“They were directed to use those placards as shields when needed and collect footage of vandalism of those placards in an effort to destabilise the country. They have planned this mischief as part of an attempt to destroy the good relations of the US with Bangladesh,” he added.