Former interim government adviser and human rights organization Odhikar’s secretary Adilur Rahman Khan was allegedly harassed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday. He was reportedly detained and questioned for an extended period by a Special Branch police superintendent while preparing to travel to Nepal as an international observer for the national parliamentary election.

Despite identifying himself as a recently retired adviser, Adilur was subjected to repeated questioning about his travel purpose. The officer later contacted senior officials of the police Special Branch. The incident drew surprise from several observers who noted the treatment of a former adviser in such a manner.

However, Additional IGP Golam Rasul, head of the Special Branch, denied any misconduct, stating that Adilur completed all immigration procedures and received his boarding pass for the Nepal flight.