Police have arrested a union parisahd chairman in Habiganj and his brother for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971.
The arrestees are Mujibur Rahman Angur Mia, 52, chairman of Khagaura union parishad under Baniachang upazila; and his brother Mohibur Rahman, 55.
Mujibur Rahman is also a leader BNP's Baniachang upazila unit.
ASP Masudur Rahman Monir told the Dhaka Tribune that the duo were arrested from Imambari area of Nabiganj upazila on Tuesday morning.
"They are being interrogated at the Police Super's office. Details will be briefed later," he added.
