BANGLADESH

Joe Biden’s so-called adviser Mia Zahedul Islam Arefi held at airport, taken to DB custody

The arrested so-called adviser to US President Joe Biden has been taken to the detective branch (DB) police custody at Minto Road in the capital. An official of the DB confirmed it on Sunday (October 29) evening.

Mia Zahedul Islam Arefi was detained by immigration police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport when he was leaving the country early Sunday afternoon.

Dhaka Airport Immigration Police sources said Mia Zahedul Islam Arefi went to the airport to leave the country for the United States. After detaining, he was handed over to the DB police.

It is learnt that Mia Zahedul Islam Arefi is a Bangladesh born American citizen. His nick name is Belal and lives in Maryland of the US. He was born and brought up in Ullapara of Sirajganj district. He comes to the country frequently.

Earlier on Saturday evening, Arefi talked to newsmen at the BNP central office at Nayapaltan. He introduced himself as the adviser to US President Joe Biden. At that time, BNP leader Ishraq Hossain was seen beside him.

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