According to DB sources, Gulshan Ara was arrested first, followed by Debashish, over allegations of links with the now activities-banned Awami League.
TBS Report
12 October, 2026, 10:50 am
Last modified: 12 October, 2026, 11:00 am
The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested two retired army officers in cases filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Cyber Security Act.
Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Debashish Kumar Barua and Lieutenant (retd) Kazi Gulshan Ara were arrested during separate raids in the capital last night (11 October), DB chief Additional Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam confirmed this morning.
According to DB sources, Gulshan Ara was arrested first, followed by Debashish, over allegations of links with the now activities-banned Awami League and conspiring to create instability in the country.
However, police have not disclosed details of the allegations or specific evidence against the two former officers.