A Dhaka court on Saturday sent senior journalist Anis Alamgir to jail following the completion of his five-day remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act with Uttara West Police Station.

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Hasan Shahadat issued the order after police produced Alamgir before the court, requesting his detention.

During the hearing, his lawyers, including advocate Naznin Nahar Dipu, sought division facilities for him in jail.

The court instructed the jail authorities to take necessary steps in line with prison regulations.

According to the police, Alamgir was interrogated during his remand and provided information relevant to the case.

If the information is verified, he may be taken on remand again for further questioning.

Alamgir was initially detained by Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch on December 14 from Dhanmondi area and brought to DB office for interrogation.

On December 15, the court granted a five-day remand.

The case was filed by Arian Ahmed, central organiser of July Revolutionary Alliance, against Anis Alamgir, actress Meher Afroz Shaon, fashion model Maria Kispotta and Imtu Ratish Imtiaz under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

The complaint alleges that the accused spread propaganda on social media and television talk shows after August 5, 2024, aiming to revive banned organisations and rehabilitate Awami League.

The statement claims these activities inspired members of banned Chhatra League and AL’s youth wing, Jubo League, to engage in subversive activities, terrorism and conspiracies against the state.