Police allegedly detained seven pedestrians, including four women, a five-year-old child and two rickshaw pullers, from the Dhanmondi and Kalabagan areas of the capital early Saturday morning.
According to witnesses, the incident took place around 5:30am on March 7 when police picked them up from a road in the Dhanmondi area.
Eyewitnesses said the group was passing through the area when police stopped them and took them into custody. Among those detained were four women, a five-year-old child and two rickshaw pullers.
People present at the scene claimed that when they asked the police about the reason behind the detention, officers avoided giving any specific explanation.
The detention of a five-year-old child has raised questions among the public. Under Bangladeshโs legal framework, there are special provisions regarding the detention or arrest of individuals under the age of 18. Locals have questioned how such a young child could be taken into custody.
Critics also questioned the issue of child safety, noting that current government leader Tarique Rahman has spoken about ensuring the safety and protection of children. They asked where that security is today if a five-year-old child can be detained in such circumstances.
No official statement from the concerned police station was available regarding the incident.
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