Highlights
- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urges government to take immediate steps for Shahidul Alam’s safe return.
- Shahidul Alam detained by Israeli forces while sailing to Gaza on the Conscience ship.
- In a video, Shahidul said he was abducted by Israeli occupation forces.
- He called on the world to continue the fight for Palestine’s freedom.
Fakhrul’s Appeal to the Government
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective steps to ensure the safe return of Bangladeshi photographer and writer Shahidul Alam, who was detained by Israeli forces.
In a social media post on Wednesday (October 8), Fakhrul expressed deep concern over Shahidul’s detention and appealed for urgent diplomatic action to bring him home safely.
“Grow smarter, not harder —
ঝামেলামুক্ত অনলাইন ব্যবসার শুরু করুন Storola দিয়ে “
Shahidul Alam Detained by Israeli Forces
Earlier in the morning, Shahidul Alam was reportedly taken away by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) from the Conscience ship, which was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition heading toward Gaza.
In a Facebook video message before being detained, Shahidul Alam said:
“I am Shahidul Alam, a photographer and writer from Bangladesh. If you are watching this video, it means we have been detained at sea. I have been abducted by Israeli occupation forces, who are committing genocide in Gaza with the active support of the United States and other Western powers.”
He also urged everyone to continue standing for Palestine’s independence.
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Shahidul’s Earlier Warning
A day before the incident, Shahidul Alam had posted on Facebook that the flotilla might enter the “red zone”—a high-risk area—by early Wednesday morning.
Concern Over Safety
Shahidul’s detention has sparked concern across Bangladesh, especially among journalists, activists, and rights groups. Many have joined Fakhrul in calling on the government to take diplomatic steps to ensure his immediate and safe return from Israeli custody.
