Police arrested Belal Uddin, Ameer of Thakurgaon district Jamaat-e-Islami, at Saidpur Airport in Nilphamari on Tuesday after he arrived from Dhaka by air, recovering approximately Tk 50 lakh in cash from his possession.
Officials said the arrest was made during a special operation conducted on the basis of confidential information.
Belal Uddin arrived on a NovoAir flight, and law enforcers recovered the large sum of money after searching his bag.
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During preliminary interrogation, police said the total amount seized was estimated at around Tk 50 lakh, which is currently being recounted.
Officer-in-Charge of Saidpur Police Station Abdus Sattar confirmed the arrest and said a case is being processed in connection with the cash recovery.