The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has taken Kalabagan Krira Chakra President Shafiqul Islam Firoz who is a member of the ruling Awami League affiliate Krishak League’s central committee.
Firoz has been taken into custody for questioning on Friday (Sept 20), confirmed RAB-2 chief Ashique Billah.
Meanwhile, the elite police unit has cordoned off the office area since 4 pm.
Firoz is being taken into custody comes two days after RAB started busting illegal casinos across Dhaka on Sept 18. So far a leader of the ruling party student front Jubo League has been arrested over the matter.