Former MP's Son Sadman and Jubo League Leader Nixon Arrested in Moulvibazar

Police have arrested Fazle Rabbi Sadman, the son of a former member of parliament, and Advocate Gaus Uddin Nixon, vice-president of the district Jubo League, in separate operations in Moulvibazar town. Police said the two arrests were separate incidents.

Police said Fazle Rabbi Sadman was arrested from an area of Moulvibazar town at around 9pm on Monday (November 2). He is the youngest son of Nesar Ahmed, former MP for Moulvibazar-3 (Sadar-Rajnagar) and president of the district Awami League.

According to police sources, a case is pending against Sadman at Moulvibazar Model Police Station. His father, former MP Nesar Ahmed, has been absconding since August 5, 2024.

Separately, police also arrested Advocate Gaus Uddin Nixon, vice-president of the Moulvibazar district Awami Jubo League. Published reports said he was arrested at night, and several cases are pending against him at Moulvibazar Model Police Station.

Police sources said the cases against Nixon were filed over various allegations including attacks on students during the anti-discrimination student movement in July 2024. The sources said he had also been absconding since August 5, 2024.

Md Saiful Islam, officer-in-charge of Moulvibazar Model Police Station, confirmed both arrests. He said the arrested men had been active in various political activities in Moulvibazar town.

OC Md Saiful Islam added that police operations to arrest leaders and activists of banned organisations are continuing.