Former Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda was detained by police on Sunday afternoon after unrest broke out near his home in Dhaka’s Uttara area.
He was taken from his residence in Sector 5, according to police. Officers said a group gathered there and caused what they described as a “mob situation.”
“We brought him in from Uttara West Police Station to the Detective Branch office,” said Mohammad Nasirul Islam, joint commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Branch.
Video clips shared on social media show a group outside Huda’s home throwing eggs and shouting. At one point, some individuals appear to shove him. Police stepped in shortly after and escorted him from the scene.
The timing drew attention. Just hours earlier, the BNP filed a legal complaint at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station. The case named Huda and two other former chief election commissioners.
The complaint alleges misconduct during their time in office, focusing on the 2018 election led by Huda.
BNP leaders have long alleged that ballot boxes were filled the night before voting. They also claim Huda followed instructions from the ruling Awami League during his term.
The incident outside Huda’s home came just before dusk. The group, whose identities were not confirmed, reportedly appeared shortly after news of the case filing spread.
As of Sunday evening, police had not confirmed if any formal charges would be filed against Huda. Authorities say the situation is under review.
The case and public reaction point to growing political tension ahead of future elections. It remains unclear what will come next.
Police declined to say whether anyone from the mob would face legal action.
