HABIGANJ, Mar 19, (V7N) — A man has been arrested on charges of extortion and assault on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj.

The suspect, identified as Bashir Mia (45), son of the late Nur Mia of Bengadoba village, was detained Thursday morning in the Kaiser Nagar bus stand area.

Local sources said that on Wednesday, Bashir demanded money from the driver of a Sylhet‑bound microbus while passengers were boarding. When the driver refused, Bashir allegedly assaulted him and several passengers. Witnesses reported that he behaved aggressively and disrespectfully.

A video of the incident later went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and prompting law enforcement action. At around 10 am Thursday, an army team conducted a raid and arrested Bashir from the bus stand area.

Residents said the arrest has brought relief to the locality, which had been unsettled by the incident. Police sources confirmed that legal proceedings are underway.

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