Hartal in Bandarban today

Police arrested Sanowara Begum on Thursday and sent her to jail.

Police said she is wanted in a case filed with the Speedy Trial Tribunal.

Tap here to add The Daily Star as a trusted source

District Sramik Dal President Abdul Kuddus announced the hartal programme at its rally in the town on Thursday, organised to celebrate completion of the Four-Party Alliance government's two years in power.

In a press release issued later, Saramik Dal leaders said a higher court stayed proceedings of the case but police arrested her only to harass her.

They also demanded removal of officer-in-charge of Bandarban thana Kafil Uddin for arresting Sanowara 'illegally'.

When contacted, police admitting that a higher court stayed one case against Sanowara. She was arrested on a warrant issued by the Speedy Trial Tribunal in another case, they said.