Former BNP leader held for 'derogatory' remarks on Bangabandhu

A former BNP leader was detained by the detective branch (DB) of Narayanganj district police on Friday for allegedly making derogatory remarks on father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his mother Sayera Khatun in a video that went viral on Facebook, reports UNB.

Kazi Rubayet Hasan Sayem, former co-organising secretary of Narayanganj City BNP, was detained on Friday night from Paikpara Nayapara area in Narayanganj, DB Inspector Al-Mamun said on Saturday evening.

Sayem had long been active in BNP politics. However, he does not hold any post in the party anymore.

Inspector Al-Mamun said a video of Sayem went viral on social media where he was seen drinking and making offensive comments about Bangabandhu and his mother.

"Legal action will be taken as per the law," he added.