Police on Thursday arrested Rajshahi district unit BNP Convenor Abu Sayeed Chand for threatening to kill Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a speech on May 19.
He was arrested from Hargram area of the city around 10:30am in the morning.
Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Additional Deputy Commissioner Rafiqul Alam confirmed the matter to Dhaka Tribune.
On Sunday, a case was filed against Abu Sayeed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2020, by local Awami League leader Abul Kalam Azad at Puthia police station.
CollectedSince then, eight more cases were filed against the BNP leader.
Meanwhile, the ruling Awami League organized processions and rallies across the country in protest against the incident.
A video of the BNP leader's speech went viral on Sunday.
He said there will be no 27 points or 10 points. The only demand is to send Sheikh Hasina to the grave.
“We will do everything needed to force her to resign, InshaAllah,” Abu Sayeed said.
