Akhtaruzzaman arrested for airport disorder and assault

Retired Major Akhtaruzzaman has been arrested by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch following an incident of disorder at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The arrest took place at his home in the Cantonment area on Friday.

The incident occurred on Thursday following the arrival of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Madinah. A shortage of luggage trolleys caused frustration among passengers, leading to tension at the luggage belt. According to police reports, Akhtaruzzaman allegedly behaved aggressively toward airport Executive Director Group Captain SM Ragib Samad, using abusive language and issuing physical threats.

Additional allegations in the case include the assault of a security supervisor, obstructing government officials in the performance of their duties, and making offensive remarks regarding the Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism. The case was registered at the Airport Police Station under multiple sections of the Penal Code, including criminal intimidation and intentional insult. An investigation is ongoing, utilizing CCTV footage and witness testimony.