They alleged that Shahidul was singled outand arrested because of critiquing the government over the road safety movement.He is currently incarcerated in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act. Participants under the platform Najya Bicharer Dabite Manush (people seeking justice) formed the human chain in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka. “He [Shahidul] voiced support for the public demand of road safety, which eventually turned out to be a social movement,” Nasir said, adding, Shahidul making a different opinion does not make himan anti-national. Questioning the role of political parties over the quota reformation movement he added why no political parties spoke on the quota issue. He added the police turned a blind eye when miscreants attacked road safety movement protesters.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 02, 2018 18:00 UTC