Arif Ullah, a political activist from Eidgaon in Cox’s Bazar, described his long struggle against fascism and the persecution he faced for his writings and activism. Known for his nationalist ideals and anti-fascist poetry, Arif said his outspoken stance led to repeated attacks and legal cases. He was imprisoned, and even his young nephew was detained and tortured by police. In 2018, he was severely injured during election-related violence and later charged under the Digital Security Act and Explosives Act, forcing him into exile in Saudi Arabia.
Arif’s 2012 book, 'Bangladesh Infected by Digital Virus,' was launched by the then Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. He also organized protests, including a symbolic cricket match demanding justice for a missing political leader. After falling ill abroad, Arif returned to Bangladesh in February 2026 to participate in election activities and later sought medical treatment in Dhaka. Despite his sacrifices, he said he holds no party position and remains unacknowledged by his political peers.
Arif expressed his wish to meet the Prime Minister once to present the poem that led to his exile, believing such a meeting would complete his lifelong struggle.
আনোয়ার হোছাইন, ঈদগাঁও (কক্সবাজার) প্রকাশ : ১৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১১: ৫৯আপডেট : ১৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১২: ৩১ ফ্যাসিবাদবিরোধী দীর্ঘ সংগ্রাম, ত্যাগ, নির্বাসন ও প্রত্যাবর্তনই হচ্ছে কক্সবাজারের ঈদগাঁও উপজেলার শহীদ রাষ্ট্রপতি জিয়াউর রহমানের আদর্শের সৈনিক আরিফ উল্লাহর সংগ্রা
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