70 arrested in 88 minority oppression cases: CA's press secy
Arrests were not made based on political affiliations, he says
At least 70 people have been arrested so far in 88 cases of minority oppression filed between 5 August and 22 October, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today said, quoting police.
"It is expected that the number of cases and arrests will increase as new incidents of violence have recently been reported in Sunamganj, Gazipur, and other areas," he said during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
He added that regular briefings would be conducted regarding these incidents.
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"Arrests were not made based on political affiliations but rather on suspected involvement. There might be cases where some victims were members of the former ruling party, but it is unlikely that the attacks were carried out due to political beliefs."
Shafiqul Alam referred to a report by Netra News, which suggested that almost all the cases were either personal or politically motivated.
"Some attacks targeted individuals who were former members of the ruling party, or they were the result of personal disputes. Nevertheless, since violence occurred, the police are taking appropriate action," he said.
Bangladesh-Myanmar border situation, Rohingya repatriation
At the press conference, addressing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border situation, Shafiqul Alam noted that Bangladesh is closely monitoring developments in Rakhine State.
The chief adviser's special envoy is working intensively on the issue, he added.
Regarding the Rohingya repatriation, Shafiqul mentioned plans for an international conference involving stakeholders, scheduled for September or October next year.
"We hope all nations, including UN agencies, China, India, and the European Union, will participate," he added.
