The arrestee is Abu Bakar Siddique hailing from Vadughor in Brahmanbaria.
Police arrested Sidduque for spreading rumour from his Facebook profile, said Md Sohel Rana, assistant inspector general (AIG-Media) of Police Headquarters.
Siddique’s post claimed that banks and NGOs have suspended collection of instalments for six months and that people are killing themselves because of the intensity of coronavirus.
A case was filed against him.
Police Headquarters urged everyone to inform police (www.facebook.com/cpccidbdpoice) if they see anyone spreading rumour.
They also gave a contact number and email address to inform police for any information in this regard- 01730336431, Email: [email protected]
Earlier on March 30, the Police Headquarters urged people to extend cooperation instead of spreading rumours and misleading information.