The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested former Member of Parliament for Rajshahi-3, Asaduzzaman Asad, from Baridhara area in the capital.
RAB officials said the former lawmaker was arrested on charges related to the attack on students and protesters during the anti-discrimination student movement on 19 July.
According to a message sent by the RAB media wing, the arrested former MP is currently being transferred to Rajshahi, where he will be handed over to the Boalia Police Station for further legal proceedings.
