Rajshahi:Police have apprehended an individual accused of causing unrest and spreading public confusion by disseminating digitally altered images portraying the torture of garment workers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrested person is Mizanur Rahman, 28, hailing from Bardhanpur village under Durgapur Thana in the Rajshahi district. Mizanur was detained during a police operation conducted last night in the Court Station area under Kashiadanga Police Station, following a tip-off.
Mizanur Rahman is identified as a leader of the Chhatra League and a student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bangladesh Polytechnic, Hetemkha, Rajshahi. The investigation revealed that he had used his mobile phone to circulate AI-generated images and posters. These materials were distributed as fake depictions of garment worker torture, with the intention of inciting workers and promoting anti-state activities.
Police have filed two cases against Mizanur under the Penal Code at the Motihar and Kashiadanga police stations. After interrogation and completing the necessary legal procedures, he has been sent to jail.