Radical Preacher Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri Arrested in Bangladesh

• Maulana Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri was arrested by Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB) from Narsingdi on December 23.
• DMP Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrest on December 24, stating it followed a Gazipur Metropolitan Police complaint.
• The arrest was carried out on instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Bikrampuri was sent to Kashimpur Central Jail.
• Bikrampuri is known for "spreading extremely radical rhetoric" on social media.
• He led a protest at 'Prothom Alo' in November 2024, facilitating the forceful release of detainees.

Why It Matters: Radical preacher Ataur Rahman Bikrampuri arrested in Bangladesh on Ministry of Home Affairs orders.