Following ongoing unrest against a book “Un-Islamic Terrorism (Defeating Terrorism in Bangladesh)”, it is now confirmed that the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court issued an warrant on 28 September 2018 for the arrest of Sirajul Mostafa, the author of the book. The book was published on 24 September 2018 by the Dhaka publisher, the Megna Mofas. Shahbagh Thana Officer-In-Charge (OC) confirmed that most of the book prints have been destroyed and others are being recalled. The author made some very hurtful comments against Islam and the ruling Awami League government. They are calling on people to stop protesting. Police confirmed they came to know about the true identity of the author from documents seized from Megna Mofas. Police said the author is outside Bangladesh and the investigation is continuing but that he will be arrested soon for serious offences.
We will update you when we have more information.
We will update you if we have more information.
