National Award-Winning Actress Arrested in Bangladesh – What’s Her Connection to Sheikh Hasina?

Dhaka. Opposing the government's hooliganism in Bangladesh at this time is like inviting trouble for yourself. Now, National Award actress Meher Afroz has become the victim of the government's arbitrariness. She has been arrested by the police. It is said that Meher Afroz had protested against the vandalism at the house of Bangladesh's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladeshi actress Meher Afroz is accused of being involved in anti-national activities. While it is being said that the actress's family is a supporter of Awami League, that's why she has been taken into custody.

Meher Afroz is a National award-winning singer. Meher has protested against the vandalism at Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house. Meher's family's village house has also been burnt by students and locals. According to sources, the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has detained actress Meher Afroz Shaun on charges of conspiring against the state. Additional Police Commissioner (DB) Rezaul Karim Malik confirmed this. He said that she was detained from Dhanmondi on Thursday night. When asked about the allegations, he said that Meher Afroz was involved in a conspiracy against the state. DMP's Deputy Commissioner of Media and Public Relations Muhammad Talebur Rahman said that she has been taken into DB custody for questioning in connection with the allegations.

India has taken a strong stance against the fire and vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Bangladeshi home. According to India, this vandalism incident needs to be strongly denounced. It is unfortunate that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's historic home, which stands as a testament to the bravery of the Bangladeshi people in the face of persecution and occupation, was demolished on February 5, 2025, India stated in a statement. Everyone who cherishes the freedom fight that fostered Bangla pride and identity understands the significance of this residence for Bangladesh's national consciousness. This vandalism must be strongly denounced.