A case has been filed against Rajshahi district unit BNP convener Abu Sayeed Chand, 66, for issuing a death threat to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Abu Kalam Azad, a local Awami League leader in Rajshahi, filed the case against him with Puthia Police Station around 12pm on Monday.
Rajshahi Additional Police Superintendent (Puthia circle) Rajibul Islam said the case has been filed against Abu Sayeed under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Police are trying to arrest him.
Earlier on May 19, Abu Sayeed issued a death threat to Prime Minister at his party programme. Later, a video of his speech went viral on social media.