Former Chhatra Dal Leader Sajib Arrested in Dhaka Over Extortion, Teen Gang Allegations

Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police have arrested former Chhatra Dal leader Sajib Ahmed Rana from the capital's Adabor area on allegations of extortion and patronising teenage gangs. A DB team detained him during a drive on Saturday evening, and he was later shown arrested.

Sajib Ahmed Rana had been serving as joint general secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan West Chhatra Dal, according to Prothom Alo. However, Kaler Kantho's report identified him as a Jubo Dal leader, leaving a discrepancy between the two outlets over the detainee's party affiliation.

DB Officer Confirms the Arrest

Deputy Commissioner (DC) of DB's Tejgaon Division Md Ziauddin Ahmed confirmed the matter at around 9 pm on Saturday. "There are allegations of extortion and patronising teenage gangs against him," he told Prothom Alo.

Asked about the specifics of the allegations, the DC said, "After preliminary interrogation and analysis of information, we can provide details tomorrow (Sunday)."

Detained From Adabor on Saturday Evening

According to Prothom Alo, a DB team picked up Sajib from the Adabor area on Saturday evening and took him into custody for questioning before showing him arrested.

Police did not immediately disclose the exact time and location of the detention within Adabor, nor did they specify whether the arrest was made in connection with any particular case or complaint on record.

Separate Report: Jubo Dal Leader Hands Over AL Activists

In a separate report the same day, Kaler Kantho said Jubo Dal leader Noyan detained leaders and activists of the Awami League from Azimpur Quarter in the capital and handed them over to police. No further details of that incident were available in the report.

What Comes Next

The Detective Branch said detailed information about Sajib's case would be shared on Sunday once preliminary interrogation and verification of information are complete. Authorities have made no announcement on whether he will be produced before a court or what legal action will follow. The confirmation of the allegations points to an ongoing DB inquiry into the extortion and teen gang patronage claims against the former student wing leader.