DB picks up senior journalist Shaukat Mahmood in Dhaka
Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police picked up senior journalist and former president of Jatiya Press Club, Shaukat Mahmood, from Dhaka's Malibagh today.Shafiqul Islam, additional commissioner (DB) of DMP, confirmed the development to The Daily Star around 4:00pm.When asked whether Shaukat was being arrested in any case, the DB official said that they are currently talking to him.Shaukat Mahmood, who previously served as vice-chairman of BNP, was expelled from the post in March 202...
Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police picked up senior journalist and former president of Jatiya Press Club, Shaukat Mahmood, from Dhaka's Malibagh today.
Shafiqul Islam, additional commissioner (DB) of DMP, confirmed the development to The Daily Star around 4:00pm.
When asked whether Shaukat was being arrested in any case, the DB official said that they are currently talking to him.
Shaukat Mahmood, who previously served as vice-chairman of BNP, was expelled from the post in March 2023 for alleged involvement in anti-party activities.