Lakshmipur-2 MP Shahid Islam detained in Kuwait

Mohammad Shahid Islam, MP of Lakshmipur-2 constituency (independent), has been arrested in Kuwait, reports news agency UNB.

Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Kuwait arrested Shahid Islam on Saturday night, Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait SM Abul Kalam told UNB.

However, the reason behind his arrest is yet to be known.

Asked whether he was arrested on charge of involvement in human trafficking, the ambassador said, "I don't know exactly."

He, however, said there are some issues of "visa trade".