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Man held in Jashore over 'offensive' cartoon of PM Tarique

From Daily Star · () English

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  • Police in Jashore detained a man identified as Md Robiul Islam for allegedly posting an "offensive" cartoon of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Facebook.
  • Islam, who reportedly works as a staff reporter for a regional newspaper, removed the post and later issued an apology after facing criticism.
  • Legal proceedings are currently underway against the detained individual.

Authorities in Jashore have detained a man for allegedly circulating an "offensive" cartoon of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on social media. The individual, identified as Md Robiul Islam, 38, was apprehended early today in his village in Abhaynagar upazila.

According to police reports, Islam presented himself as a staff reporter for Dainik Phultala Protidin, a regional newspaper based in Khulna. The cartoon depicting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was posted on his Facebook account. Following immediate criticism from local residents and political figures, Islam reportedly removed the controversial post.

Further examination of Islam's Facebook profile revealed that he subsequently published an apology concerning the post about the prime minister. Despite the removal and apology, legal action is proceeding.

The Officer-in-Charge of Abhaynagar Police Station confirmed that legal proceedings are underway against the detained man. The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding public commentary on political figures in the region.

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